Coming out to others
Most people come out because, sooner or later, they can’t stand hiding who they are anymore. They want their relationships to be stronger, richer and more fulfilling.
There is no set way of coming out to those around you and admittedly, it isn’t something that will happen just the once. You may have to come out to friends and family separately and then do the same again when you arrive at uni. Remember – you don’t have to come out to everyone if you don’t wish to – indeed, some people don’t mention their sexuality unless they are explicitly asked. It is normal to feel comfortable telling some friends and not others.
If you do decide to come out, you also might like to think about how you wish to come out – are you thinking that a conversation is the best way, or a letter, or a txt? Some people send e-mails, change their statuses on their Facebooks, casually show friends pictures of their significant others or even leave copies of Diva and Attitude lying around!
Remember that some people might seem a bit shocked at first – remember that you’ve had a lot of time to work out that you’re gay – your friend might find it a bit of a bombshell. Just because someone seems surprised at first doesn’t mean that they hate the idea.
