To the point where my dad feels totally comfortable talking to me about my sexuality and my boyfriend. I'm pretty taken aback by it to be honest. It was totally out of the blue and something that I never expected from him (before I came out he came across as really homophobic). Basically, I came out in July last year to my parents. Both of my parents accepted it, but it was clear to see that my dad was still very awkward with the whole topic. He avoided such conversations and if my mum ever brought it up he would leave and go to the next room. So I never pushed the topic onto him, as it must have been difficult for him to get his head around. Anyways, this weekend I went back home for the weekend and over dinner my dad randomly started a conversation with me about my other half. Really casually and seemed genuinely interested in my life away from home. It felt nice to be able to talk to him about it, as I hate having to keep things from my parents. So it appears that he's finally got there in terms of fully accepting the fact that I'm gay, and that it's all fine! At this point, I'm coming to end of university. I'm fully out and the fact that both my parents now fully accept it is amazing. Fingers crossed things will continue to pan out in the near future!
That is really inspiring! Your Dad has really made incredible progress (gives many here hope!). He also probably realizes that he won't be seeing you as much after you graduate. As a dad myself, I anticipate that "empty nest" feeling, perhaps your dad does too and realizes it might just be better to get along now and accept things as they are, or face having less of a relationship with you later. Good for you!
I'm so happy for you!!! Now I just need my dad to get with the program before he ends up on the wrong side of history! Hearing this news made my day already!!
Thank You guys! Feeling pretty happy right now. Hopefully this story will provide some inspiration for those still struggling!
