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Should I tell both parents or one at a time?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by mynameisjoe, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. mynameisjoe

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    Hi! Bi here.

    My question is pretty much in the title: should I tell both parents or one at a time?

    My parents are fairly liberal, their views of gay rights is OK (although they are super transphobic imo) and I'm hiding the fact that I go to a gay support group.

    Any advice? Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks!
     
  2. RainbowBoyMom

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    Why not tel them at the same time, unless you are from a broken family. Bit do whatever is comfortable.
     
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    I was in similar situation and I told both of my parents at the same time, first you won't need t explain twice and second there will be no complaining about who you told first(my friend had that problem
    Waiting for the results :slight_smile:
     
  4. Elli

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    Hey! Do you have a closer/better relationship with one of your parents? If so, then you might want to tell that parent first.
    In case you don't really feel more comfortable with telling one at a time, you could just tell both - The question is, what do you want?

    It's as simple as that, do what you feel more comfortable with.