Dads.

[Alex19]

Originally Posted by The Enigma

I think most people who have issues coming out to their fathers usually have confrontational fathers or live beneath a sociological barrier--but I also think the people who have the most problematic dilemma happen to be males. I think its a measurement thing between guys. A son is always 'supposed' to exceed the father and homosexuality can be thought of as a supreme failure. That's my opinion.

i totally agree. mine isnt confrontational, hes actually really nice, but with men, if your gay, you might as well become a woman. i think its a disappointment for fathers. (at first, depending on their acceptance level) but straight men r the hardest ppl to tell. i think they have something to prove or they r just loaded up with ignorance/biggotry from other straight males. my dad said he never expected this to happen. clearly, straight men think they will b blessed with straight sons but then when they learn otherwise, its like reality slaps them in the face. i also think theyd b embarrased to have ppl know that their son is gay. or at least, i dont think my dad is in a rush to tell anyone. but every father is different. im gonna have to make a dad scale thread some day...

[Larry Myster]

ughhhh man my dad is anti gay, he nearly shot me in the head if my mom didnt step in and save me. Not literaly. But, he almost teared me a new one.

[NateDawg]

I have only told my cousin. I believe my mother wouldn't take it hard as about 8 months ago I got caught talking to a guy about homosexuality and such. my dad actually got it by pressing the wrong button on the keyboard and brought up the convo history. Mom didn't have mch to say about it and was very calm when we had to "TALK" ABOUT IT. Dad on the other hand was furious. I denied it of course, lol.