Family doesnt know but friends do? [Teen]

[KaoticKitty]

Ok so im bisexual and most my friends know, my partner knows and im pretty sure my big cousin knows.
However the rest of my family dont, especially my mum. But i want to tell her. Scared as hell though. Does anyone have any tips on like hinting that your gay/bisexual or how to just come out and say it.
I didnt tell my friends they just kinda picked up on it and i only told my partner cos he asked :-S

<3KK

[The Voice]

1) Does she need to know? Aren't you old enough to be considered a young adult who is entitled to your privacy?


2) Don't be surprised if she knows already.

[TITAN]

Well I posted a thread here a long time ago called "Tips on coming out" that some people found helpful so here they are again.

* Dont give yourself a deadline for coming out, wait until you are comfortable with the facts.

* Its best to start coming out to a close friend before coming out to a family member, your true friends will accept the facts. Those who may shun you were never really friends to begin with.

* Never deliver the news through another person, family members or friends will much rather hear it from you directly.

* Dont come out in a busy family gathering or birthday party, those times may not be the right time to tell someone.

* Dont come out in an angry, agressive, or defensive way, that creates emotionally charged arguments where no one is really listening to each other.

* Give family or friends a chance to absorb the news. Chances are that if you have a good relationship with them they will accept it.

* Be patient with yourself and everyone else.

I hope these tips can be helpful and if you have any more to add please do so

Like "The Voice" has said as well
Do they Really need to know??
Why do you want to tell them?
Are you confortable enough with the fact that you are bi?

You might be surprised that they know already and are waiting to be confirmed by you as in my case my parents allready knew they were just waiting to hear it from me.
Anyway good luck to you.

[PhillyStorm]

Titan's post says it all.

Well done hun.

[***HeII's Little Angel***]

I'm bisexual too.
But at first I thought I was a lesbian and the way I told my mom, was writing her a note. I could write my feelings out in words but I didn't want to face her. She came down and told me it was alright. And it was REALLY awkward, but it got all better. Everything's normal now. :]


good luck hun.