Came out to brother

maybe he just needs a bit of personal space to think about it. He said he's fine with lgbt people, and a lot of straight people are fine when lgbt issues are a distant thing that they don't have to deal with on a regular basis, but when it's a member of their own family, someone they've grown up with, then that's a different story. So don't push it with him, don't pressure him. just give him a bit of time. He deserves that.

 

It could be he suspected before you came out and was ok with it in his head, so by the time you told him he really didn't have anything to say. I wouldn't be too concerned or feel the need to do anything right now

 

When I came out to my brother it was also super casual. Basically I said I was gay, and he said "Well, I'm straight. Since you have to come out, I guess I should too!"

We have a pretty friendly/jokey relationship so his reaction fit well with who he is as a person. Maybe it's the same case with your brother?

Honestly everyone in my life has reacted differently when I've come out to them, and sometimes it depends if they suspected anything or not, like SemiCharmedLife said.

I'd recommend letting it sit with him for a bit, and he will come around to you on his own terms if he wants to talk about it further. You've spoken your truth, that's all you can do

 

Hey Yelozbhsbjaj729! Congratulations on Coming Out to your brother!

You know your brother better than anyone here on EC. Does he normally try to make a 'non-issue' out of things or do you think that he really just doesn't care the least about your sexuality? Either way, it sounds like he's fine with it.

I wouldn't think there is any reason you need to talk to him further about it, is there?

 

That's almost exactly how I imagine my brother would react if I told him.

He would probably mean it too. As long as it doesn't effect his chances with girls... (He would definitely have words if I stole his girlfriend or potential girlfriend or anyone he might even consider in his dating pool.)

 

I'd say don't bring the subject up. Let him bring it up if/when he wants to. Is there anything else that you want to say to him in regards to your sexuality?

 

Seems kind of rude to me. Obviously it's important to you because you came to him and brought it up on purpose. Doesn't mean your sexuality has to be a huge deal, but he should consider it for your sake.

 

It is a rude response, but it also could be an immature response. If you don't mind me asking, how old is your brother?

 

Well, it doesn't sound like it really makes a difference to him. And the fact that he asks more info in a way like that shows him he is not in any sort of denial either. He is fine with it I tell you.