I finally decided to tell my dad today. I was hesitant before because I was not sure exactly how he would react. I knew he would love and accept me, but I wasn't sure if he would be a little shaken up or scared even. I already told my mom and two sisters nearly a month ago on September 25. After I asked my sisters about it, we agreed that waiting any longer would be bad because I think he get's the impression that I do not trust him. (That's not the case however. I just don't understand him as well and have as close of a relationship as I do with my mom.) The reactions garnered from my mom and sisters were excellent. I was absolutely ridiculously nervous as before, but it was a little easier this time. My dad seemed very surprised. He said he had no idea. My mom had said that she had thought I was bisexual for a while. After we talked, we hugged and kissed. In all, it went well. Just like the first time when I told my mom, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my chest. But this time, I am free. I feel invincible. I feel like I have no worries, and that everything is right in the world. I feel on top of the world! It's amazing! My only regret is that I waited so long to tell him, because I'm afraid now he will think I don't like him or don't trust him. I have been really busy, and I did not feel like I could and the me to do it. That's part of it, but now I feel a little sad because eventually he will find out that I told my other family members way before him :/
Very well done!! (*hug*) It's amazing that you told him! Don't be sorry that you didn't tell him immediately. It didn't feel right for you at that time, so you made the right decision. (*hug*)
That's awesome! Congrats And try not to feel bad about waiting. It's better to wait rather than force something you're not feeling comfortable with. I'm sure your dad will understand. The important thing is that you told him now, and that's a great!
The main thing is that you told him and he responded well. Will he feel upset that you didn't tell him at the same time as your Mom and Sisters? I don't know about that. I think it's more likely he'll be happy that you felt able to tell him. Congratulations and well done.
Really glad to hear your dad reacted positively! At least you know you've got your whole family behind you. I wouldn't worry that your dad will think you don't trust him. It's better to wait than come out at the 'wrong' time, and I'm sure he will understand this.
Congrats, that is wonderful.. I think if the only think he could be upset at is you didn't tell him earlier, then you can always find ways to work through that easier then him not accepting at all.. So try not to worry about that side of it, just concentrate on the positives.
I am glad you had a good reaction. My dad did not. He walked out onto the deck and acted like someone had killed me when I came out in July. He has not cut me off at least.
Congratulations on coming out to your dad, and it is great that you feel a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. As others have said, don't worry about not having said anything earlier. The important thing is that you are out and can live your life without having the feeling of needing to hide.
way to go. glad he had a good reaction, he'll get over being the last to know im sure ---------- Post added 28th Oct 2014 at 01:09 PM ---------- sorry to hear that man.(*hug*)
Congrats, I'm glad things went well. As regards regretting not telling him earlier: don't, You came out to him when you were ready. Coming out is some thing that should be done on your own time-scale. :eusa_clap
