1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Not sure if I can do it.

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Niko, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. Niko

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    729
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado
    I'm most likely seeing my best friend on Saturday whom I haven't seen since college started up again. All this time I've been planning up ways on how I can come out to her. I thought of doing it over IM one day, to even an email...but with emails I'm not sure if she really reads them.
    Now I have written a letter to her, explaining my feelings and everything that I'm going through. I just don't know if I can actually hand it to her.
    And if I do actually build up the nerve to do so I have no idea when the right time will be. Should I do it after the visit, so I don't see her reaction. Or should I just give it to her while I'm still there so we can talk about it even further.
    I'm afraid that if I do give it to her while I'm still there I'll get really nervous and perhaps choked up. I'm not good with talking to people about my feelings, I always wear masks and I hate it. I want to be more open with her, but it's not in my nature.

    So I guess what I'm asking for is what should I do? Is there an appropriate time to give her the letter or should I just go by feel?
     
  2. Minx

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2013
    Messages:
    1,293
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado
    I suggest going by how you feel. :slight_smile:
     
  3. Lexington

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2007
    Messages:
    11,409
    Likes Received:
    11
    Location:
    Colorado
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Have you considered e-mailing her the letter, so it has time to sink in? Then you won't have that elephant in the room to deal with.

    ...is this a Colorado-only thread? :slight_smile:

    Lex
     
  4. Niko

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 3, 2012
    Messages:
    729
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado
    Haha woah, Colorado for the win~ :slight_smile:

    But yeah I've been thinking about that too. I've decided that I don't want to do it while I'm still there. It'll just be way too stressful for me and it'll give her some time to think it over.
     
  5. Minx

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2013
    Messages:
    1,293
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Colorado
    :lol:

    Yes! :grin: