I'm turning 20 soon and for some reason feel like I have to come out before then. I'm not sure why I feel like this, but maybe I feel like it'll prove to myself that my sexuality doesn't bother me so much? What do you guys think?
I've heard some stories about people who set a goal for when to let people know by a certain age about their sexual orientation. If it's something you've thought over and feel comfortable and determined about, go for it!!! Good luck with whatever you ultimately decide to do
same. I've always felt like coming out would help me come to terms with who I am. It's a tricky situation :/
I set a goal to come out by my 21st birthday. I missed that, but I'm okay with it. In the past couple weeks I realized I'm almost done with college, and I would like to live freely at least for a couple months while in college. So my new goal is to come out to some people in the next couple months. We'll see how that goes. I'm not a goal-oriented person. Setting personal goals does not motivate me at all. But everyone is different, and if it works for you, then more power to you! Just make sure you're comfortable with being out before you do anything. That's my one bit of advice... coming from someone who's still in the closet.
Do it if you feel ready! I was/am the same. Sort of like I've reached this age, my feelings aren't going to go away, it's been years and I need to get on with my life. However one person I came out to -my mum- I wish I'd waited longer. I really pushed myself out of my comfort zone with that one, half wish I could crawl back into the closet. So make sure you're comfortable with it all and yourself first.
