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By anonymous - 16/01/2012 19:55 - United States

Today, I came out to my father. He seemed to be totally okay with it, as long as I'm the "man" in my relationships. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/04/2011 10:19 - Australia

Today, I came out to my parents. They nodded empathetically throughout my entire speech and told me repeatedly that it was okay. As I smiled and stood up, my dad asked, "But you're still going to marry a guy, right?" FML

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By ashamed - 28/10/2019 02:00

Today, I finally let my parents meet a boyfriend of mine for the first time ever. My dad mentioned how he was happy to finally meet him, because for the past 4 years he'd thought I was gay. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2023 07:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I came out to my parents as lesbian. Surprisingly, they were OK with it… just as long as I still marry a dude, give them grandbabies, and keep the whole lesbian thing a deep, dark, shameful secret that we never talk about again. FML

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By spiritbeast33 - 11/09/2013 06:17 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I came out of the closet. Now whenever I'm getting ready to go somewhere with my dad he says, "Lesgo, lesbo." FML

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By ohai95 - 08/08/2012 00:11 - United Kingdom - Worthing

Today, I came out to my parents. I don't really fit any stereotype, I'm just an average guy who happens to be into guys. Ten minutes later, I overheard my mother say to my step-dad, "Should we redecorate his room pink?" FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2016 21:03 - United States - Newport

Today, my father contacted me for the first time in years to ask about my upcoming wedding, and possibly walking me down the aisle. He claimed the only reason he left was because he thought I'd be gay. I am. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/04/2020 20:00

Today, my dad told me he liked men. While he was making a drunken speech. At my wedding. FML

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By Gay younger brother - 30/06/2018 01:30

Today, my brother came out to our parents. They weren't super happy with it, but they said that it was ok since they still had a straight son. I don't know how to tell them that I'm gay too. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/12/2011 02:16 - United Kingdom

Today, I noticed that my facial hair had grown by an acceptable amount. I spoke to my Dad and decided to show him, thinking he would approve of my manliness. His exact words when I showed him were, "Nah, son. You just look like a lesbian." FML

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By Anonymous - 22/10/2011 01:33 - United States

Today, I introduced my new boyfriend to my parents. Everyone knows he's into the emo scene, but this didn't stop my dad from slowly looking him up and down, then saying, completely deadpan, "You never told us you were a lesbian, honey." FML

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Meowingtons500 18

Monday 16 January 2012 23:44

You can be whoever you want to be. Good for you for telling him. Stay strong grasshoppah. :)

HaIlegra 2

Monday 16 January 2012 23:45

Hey it coulda been worse. Seems like a cool dad to me...

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silver848 6

Monday 16 January 2012 23:46

Damn....that sucks if u are the other part...

RinaVampire31 18

Monday 16 January 2012 23:46

Just be happy he's actually okay with some of it.

CovertRuskie 0

Monday 16 January 2012 23:46

Always better to give than to receive;)

flea_of_death 23

Monday 16 January 2012 23:50

ummm, i really don't see anything wrong with this...as long as he's okay with it, you should be happy =) and was he possibly just messing with you? that seems like something my parents would do just to make the situation a bit more lighthearted, but that's just my two cents ^.^

afunnyterdcody 5

Tuesday 17 January 2012 1:51

That's the best comment on here

Chixken 6

Monday 16 January 2012 23:51

I don't see the problem here

leogirl95 12

Monday 16 January 2012 23:53

Just don't hook up with Chaz Bono

DocBastard 38

Monday 16 January 2012 23:54

Maybe he doesn't understand the concept of male sexuality and that by definition you will be the man in every relationship.

ontariowarrior 3

Tuesday 17 January 2012 0:25

No the dad was just trying to be funny -_-

pinkelephantz 2

Tuesday 17 January 2012 0:03

Hey at least he seemed totally cool with it.. I mean, how's he gunna know who's the "man in the relationship" unless you were to tell him a detailed account of your sex life.. O.o Be happy :)

lover1973 0

Tuesday 17 January 2012 0:05

I'm happy for you bud! Be who you want to be! As long ad you're happy!

THE_A_TEEN 27

Tuesday 17 January 2012 0:09

Congrats for coming out. Just ignore your dad about who is who in your relationship. It's your life, don't let him control you. To any bigot coming to post stupid shit, **** 'DA' **** OFF!!!!

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