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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Today, I came out to my parents. My mom and dad think that I'm lying, just so I could "fit in" with everyone else. FML
Today, I came out to my mom. I had an epic speech planned, and when I tried to tell her, it all fell apart and I started crying and just said, "I'm gay." After a few seconds silence, my mom sighs and says, "Duh." FML
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
Today, I came out of the closet. Now whenever I'm getting ready to go somewhere with my dad he says, "Lesgo, lesbo." FML
Today, I briefly considered coming out to my parents when the topic of LGBTQ+ people came up in conversation, until my dad called them “socially deranged.” FML
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
Today, I came out to my parents. My mother laughed and, when I asked her what was so funny, she told me, "Well, most gays are attractive, muscular, funny and can dress very well. You're ugly, fat, boring, and have no sense of fashion. Good luck." FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my parents. My mother turned to me and said, "Wait you're actually gay? I thought you were just saying that to piss off your father." I came out to her when I was 16, and have confided in her about my past relationships. FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my family for the first time. My mother's immediate reaction was, "We didn't know you were gay!" No mom, she really is a girl. FML
Today, I decided to introduce my girlfriend to my parents by telling them that we were gonna have a very special guest for dinner. While my mom was preparing the meal she asked, "What does he like?" I'm straight. My parents thought different. FML
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lexiieeex3 32
I hate it when people give in to stereotypes. Good for you for coming out though.
Beatlemaniac1964 9
At least she accepts you?
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Comments (199)
br0ccoli 15
I always seem to fall for you average-guy gay guys. When i find out, I'm always disappointed to look down and not have my own pair of dangly kiwis. Can you guys be a little more flamboyant so that I don't fall for you?? Please??
Bluefire15 8
#42 No we all can't be flamboyant. We just be who we are. Not our fault you fall for gay men.
subwaysurfers 13
Hey, maybe lesbians look at you and say, "Damn! Why is she straight?"
br0ccoli 15
59 - Well, duh! Haha, just kidding. 57 - B-bu-but gay guys always smell so good and are dressed so well with the most beautiful hair and are so affectionate and always say the right things and open doors and always try to get to know me instead of getting into my pants and they're funny and witty and damnit it's not fair! Hmph! At least tell me how to distinguish you average-guy gay guys from hetero average guys.
jaredofmo 22
Sorry. Fact is, you never know who might be one because being gay isn't being camp, it's embracing who you are. A fair number of gay men don't get noticed because they don't look gay.
BeThePanda 1
I don't think anyone is noticing you were joking. I did!
whogivesafuck88 10
I think you answered your own question. Gay guys dress great and don't try to get in your pants. How have you not figured this out yet?
br0ccoli 15
126-You're right. *sigh* I love guys who get to know me and dress well. Hetero males, take note. A little cologne and conversation goes a long way.
lelo007 11
I agree with some of the other commenters here. They didn't disown you, and that is wonderful! They just probably had no clue what to do because it is something they didn't expect. Just be patient with them and everything will be just fine :)
sofie_mahjoub 6
When my cousin came out to his parents they asked him if he wanted to start wearing dresses and stuff. And worst part, she was serious. :/
Rodders_SOTC 1
Nice parents.Play your cards right and you could get a whole new room out of this. Don't forget the 3D TV.
subwaysurfers 13
But think about it! She's willing to redecorate your whole room even though she was being stereotypical but still, it's the thought that counts.
JustKittyKat 24
At least they accept you. :) Congratulations on coming out. That takes major guts. And in the stereotype thing, at first glance you would never guess I was also into girls. You just have to sit and talk to them about this.
aliciamarie1 8
That's just her way of showing she supports you :)
Albarufus 13
Haha my mother reacted in a similar way. XD They are just trying to grasp the fact I think.
Cowboy1986 4
Haha
DontJudgeBeNice 5
At least she's trying. She may be stereotyping, but there are far worse ways she could have reacted. Good for you for coming out though!