Today, my parents bought me a wine glass with "Who needs a man?" painted all over it. Cute, until after dinner my mom looked me in the eyes and asked with complete sincerity, "Kara, are you gay?" My parents tried to get me to come out. I'm straight. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, at 18, I finally told my mom I was gay. She spent the rest of the day bringing up my "future wife" at every possible chance she had. FML
Today, I asked my mom if she thought I was straight. She looked at me and said, "Well, that's really up to you honey. But your father and I would still love you." I was asking if she thought I had parked straight. FML
Today, I was leaving to go over to a friend's and my parents suddenly ask if I'm gay. I reply that no, I'm bisexual. My mom then asks if I've ever made out with someone of the same sex and I say yes. She turns to my dad and says 'I told you so. You owe me $20'. My parents bet on my sexuality. 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
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 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 found my dad drunk, sitting on the bathroom floor crying. When I asked him why, he said, "My son is gay." I'm his only child, and I'm a girl. FML
Today, as an April fools day joke, I decided to tell my mom and dad that I was gay. After an awkward silence, my mom looks at me, smiles, and says, "well, we have known for a while." She wasn't joking. 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 finally got the courage to tell my parents that I'm gay. My mom said "Yeah, we know." When I asked how they knew, my dad, without looking up from the tv, said, "We've been monitoring your Internet history." FML
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Micahs_life 0
My parents ask me the same thing almost every week... I'm straight too :(
genius_man16 1
Yeah, FYL for having parents who are accepting about that. /sarcasm All you had to say was "no" and that's the end. Be thankful you don't have those parents who would disown you if you were.
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Comments (97)
Eiotlrd 0
At first I though you where a girl from your name, maybe your style of writing. Maybe grow some balls and be a man? You will never achieve anything in life being a sissy.
RoguePenguin 0
I really hope #12 was a troll.
notnerb 0
It sounds like you have parents who love you whether you're gay or straight and were just trying to help you come out... OK, they got it wrong but their heart was in the right place. And it could have been worse, they could have tried to get you to come out by singing "If you were gay" from Avenue Q
prinnygirl 0
Hey, one of my friends is named Kara! But she's gay, so I'm guessing you're not her... And to echo everyone else - it might have made for an awkward moment, but at least you know your parents love you no matter what.
bonafidehustler 0
OP: There's nothing wrong with being gay. Don't be afraid to come out. It should make it easier now that you know you have your parents' support.
ch_kisama 0
#8 and #12-- WTF having gay kids is not becoming a "fad", some people have kids who are gay, and there is nothing wrong with the circle of life, and being gay is not evil. OP-- at least you know your parents are supportive of you regardless of your sexual orientation
thequeenofscots 0
At least they're supportive? I don't really see how this is an FML. You found out you have parents that care about you and are accepting of you? Poor you! SOME of us aren't so lucky. :| My sympathy for you is limited.
myLifeIsSoBoring 0
u realize there is nothing wrong with being gay and besides... seeing as it was a 'who needs a man' one, i assume they thought lesbian. and believe me, lesbianism in general is more accepted than male homosexuality (again: dont get me wrong: i support the rights of the LGBT community)
kaydeets 0
hahaha that's so badd! and my sisters name is kara! loll (:
nightngale 0
Why is it always that the heterosexual people have supportive parents, but those who are actually gay often don't? That's what it seems like on fmylife.com.