As of 5:20 PM today, I'm finally out to my parents. I'm not usually prone to stress, but I sweated like a pig. I had my dog at my side when I finally uttered the words "I'm gay" to my parents. I've previously tested the water with both, so I knew they were "okay" with homosexuality, but it still stressed the hell out of me. They took it fairly well, least as far as the eyes can see. When my father asked why I decided to come out now, my mother joked around saying "That's because his boyfriend is coming at 6:00." and we laughed. They didn't know I was gay, but apparently they had discussed it a few times considering I'd never brought a girlfriend home. I did however bring over my female high school crush once a few years ago, but I hid her amongst a larger group of female friends so they never knew. Out to my parents. Not really anyone else I need to be "out" to at the moment (I'm a loner), but I'm glad that's out of the way. I don't generally experience a lot of emotions, so I'm not sure what to call what I'm feeling now, but it's a weird mix. Should settle after a night of sleep. Either way, off to take a shower. I reek of sweat.
Congrats! Sounds like they took it pretty well if they could laugh about it immediately. Must be a relief
Wow -- congratulations! Terrific that you have loving, accepting parents. (so -- was your boyfriend coming over at 6? )
Your parents sound so awesome. My parents are stuck in the 50s especially my mom. A man is a man and gets married and becomes a father type of drama B.S.
They're decent parents. I don't particularly have a strong bond with either of them, but they've been pretty open to most of my decisions. If you think your parents are going to be fine with it, then go ahead. The way I rationalized telling my parents is that telling them now will at least allow them to get used to the thought, rather than having them finding out in a not so ... convenient way for either of us.
