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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
flycasual 1
Some people cope with surprising news by using inappropriate humor. At least they didn't call you a fairy and throw you out of the house.
doby199 6
However misguided they are trying to be supportive just laugh it off like she's making a joke & tell what u really like. If ur not upfront about it you'll end up with a lot of awkward moments. Like comming home to a pink bedroom.
monalisa911 1
to easy
KingCeltic77 18
Here's what I say. They thought that you were manly and all before you came out( you still are). The thing that a lot of people don't get is that you're still the same cool guy, who just happens to like guys. And I'm fine with that. Unless you're a Vikings fan. Those sickos.
corysgirl1206 1
Ok that's just adorable if you ask me!!!
zombiekitten87 12
Unless they were being sarcastic, at least they seem to be somewhat supportive. They could have been saying "should we redecorate his room pink after we toss his ass out on the street?"
MrsAlexander83 10
You should have walked in and with your best overly "gay" voice said, "well yessssss, we should!" Then maybe after you had a laugh, explain that none of your other "man" interests have changed.
skigeek1245 1
At least your out and they aren't kicking you out or anything. Haha but pink that's a little much.
Peacelove0404 26
Congratulations on coming out. I guess they really don't understand the difference between the stereotype and you
countrygirl626 16
Ironically, pink used to actually be considered a manly color instead of a girly color.