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how to come out

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by mavibes, Apr 15, 2016.

  1. mavibes

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    So i'm a girl still questioning about my sexuality and I don't know how to pass that.. in my head I need to experiment but I don't know any lesbian or bi girl in my city :frowning2:
    I'm the kind of person that do stuff by myself and I don't need to tell my friends things that I go through, but now I realize that I need at least one friend to know about this, I really need some help because it's not working do this alone.. but I don't know how to tell my friend that I'm questioning.
    She's actually the only friend that I have that would be ok with whatever I tell her, but how do I start? I'm really anxious about it :frowning2:

    Please any advice?

    ps: I'm not a serious person, so it's really hard to open up and be serious about stuff
     
  2. Oh hello

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    Heyo! Ok, this is gunna sound weird, but I was pretty much in the same boat you were in three years ago! Weird, right? Anyway, I'll tell you what some other guy told me when I was questioning my sexuality.

    First off, don't worry about figuring out a label for yourself right now, that stuff'll come later, kay?

    Second, as odd as it sounds, try to take a step back and just not think about it too much. I remember when I started having feelings for dudes I got all wrapped up in it and started thinking I was gay. But after I calmed down, I took step back and realized, "hey, I'm totally still attracted to girls too!".

    Third, I personally feel the best way to come out to someone when you're ready is to simply flat out tell them. You said you're not usually a serious person? Why not announce it to them and act really excited about all of this! I mean, it's sorta a big deal, right? Go out for cake, dance, go shopping, have fun! Coming out doesn't have to be some awkward event filled with "woah, really?"s and "ok, wow, gimme a sec"s. It can be fun! And the best part is: it shows your friend that you're still you, and who you like to do the nasty with doesn't change that!

    But hey, I live in a pretty progressive place (Washington state!) so that might have helped with me coming out.

    Anyway, good luck to ya, Godspeed
     
  3. killswitch0029

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    If you're having trouble doing it face to face you could write your friend a letter that explains your feelings and situations. You would at some point have to speak with her about its contents, but it's a good way to let her know what you need to say.