How do I come out to my cousins? I just don't know how to bring it up lol. I know they won't mind. They probably mind laugh and snicker jokes behind my back but I have a feeling that they may already talk about me being gay behind my back. Any tips will be appreciated. Thanks :lol!)
I have a huge, close-knit extended family (also in Southern California). I made sure to tell my parents, sister, and grandparents in person, but for everyone else I just sent out a mass coming-out email. It was the easiest way, and then if anyone wanted to say something back to me they could reply or call/text me. It went perfectly.
E-mail seems to be a good idea. Do they ever ask you about your personal life? You could just like that say you've got a crush on a boy. However, that might be... stupid? But I mean, if they ask about a girlfriend you could say, that there will never be a girlfriend, because you're gay. Does that work? I'm sorry, my creativity today is lacking everywhere... Good luck
Hey computergeek5, I don't know your personal style, but I thought I'd suggest that maybe you just act like you 'assumed' that they already know. So, in conversations - whether in real life, via email, via social networking, etc - you just stop censoring yourself. So, if you want to make a comment about a cute guy, do so. If you have (or get) a boyfriend, maybe just make off-hand comments about how wonderful HE makes you feel or how happy you are about having him in your life, etc. For me, it would depend on how immediate/important they (your cousins) are in your life. I preferred to Come Out to the people closest to me directly. For the others, I just stop censoring my speech on whom I find attractive, LGBTQ issues, etc. In some cases, I just made an off-hand comment, such as "well, as a Bi guy myself, I can completely understand..." Just some thoughts. Best of luck with whatever you decide!
