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I think my parents have worked it out.

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by azure au, Mar 1, 2014.

  1. azure au

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    I had the strangest comment from my father. When he heard I was going out tonight he asked was I off to the city (something I avoid like the plague) I said no and asked him why. He said he thought I might be heading in for mardi gras. Now it could be he thought I might go as I have always been an lgbt supporter and that having a close gay friend would be reason enough but it was a little scary. Then he started talking about how much he likes ellen degeneres. Omg if it wasn't so weird it would be funny.

    I wish I had asked him about his assumption but it kind of threw me. I also dont know if I am ready to hear his answer, I guess I assumed the conversation would be when I was ready and if I asked him that question I may just end up having that conversation before I was ready.
     
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    Hello Azure,

    Would you feel confident to talk to your dad about the comments he made?
     
  3. azure au

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    No I don't feel comfortable talking about it now. I wish I had asked at the time though. It just really threw me. It was such a weird comment. I find lately I get a lot of comments from both of my parents. I think possibly they are trying to let me know that they know, but maybe I am reading too much into it. I guess I will never know till we talk about it.
     
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    Yeah it does seem like he knows.

    If he does then that was quite sweet of him to be honest.
     
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    It sounds like they are both ready for you to come out to them, even if you are not.
     
  6. azure au

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    I have no idea why I am so scared? I don't know what I am waiting for anymore.
     
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    Don't worry, it's normal to be scared. I agree with other users your parents will probably know that you are bisexual. Or your dad knows that you're ready to come out and he's just winding you up so that you admit it. Whichever one it is, I think they're waiting for you to come out but don't rush it. Hope all goes well and your familly accept you for who you're.
     
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    it does sound like he may know , maybe he was just trying to give you an opening if you were ready to talk and it's a one time thing. you definitely need to do on your timeline though.