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Apr 23, 2011, 09:24 PM
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specifically your family at 34 yrs old that you are bi-sexual? Never knew I was, but always had some inclination that I was attracted to women. A couple times my husband "asked" one of our couples' wife if she would like to be with me. It worked out well, and I just feel this is a big part of me that shouldn't be hidden? Has anyone ever come clean to their family before.............. did u get a feeling of rejection or acceptance?
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Apr 26, 2011, 05:25 AM
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Brighid,
I personally would never tell my family because they are so judgmental. having said that I do think sexuality is very personal and to be kept to oneself unless of course you're into voyeurism or something of the like. Then again it's a personal preference so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Love and Hugs, tara |
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Apr 27, 2011, 11:33 AM
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Brighid,
In my opinion, I would wait awhile before making any announcements. Again, it's just my opinion, but giving yourself a little more time to come to terms with being bisexual could be valuable knowledge for yourself. There's nothing that says you have to announce anything immediately. I hope this is helpful and don't forget, the forums are here for you.
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May 02, 2011, 08:28 PM
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Do they need to know about ur sex life? I'm always wondering why gay and lesbian are introduced as such or that the media identifies them that way. Since when do we have to announce our sexuality?
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May 02, 2011, 08:57 PM
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Everybody is different, and you'll have the best idea of the reaction that the person/people you feel like you need to tell will have.
For me...telling my family that I'm bisexual came after years of trying to hide it, and weeks of feeling like I needed to let them know. My family is very religious Mormon, and I wasn't sure how they'd react--though, I didn't expect yelling, crying or disownment or anything of the sort. And in truth, my parents and sister were all very supportive. (I don't think that it's any of my extended families business, at least until the point where I bring an hypothetical girlfriend to a family party) Coming clean to my family has had an added bonus--my mom no longer hounds me about getting married and having kids. If I had know she would react that way, I would have told her YEARS ago! Whatever you decide, I wish you luck. It's really hard, and I have no way of knowing if it'll be worth it to you.
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