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How do I get people to accept my sexuality and not judge me or see me differently?

Profile: Brittneym101
Brittneym101 on Apr 27, 2015
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Well, to be honest you can't get or make people accept you're sexuality and not judge you and see you differently. They're either going to accept it or they're not and that's going to be on their own terms. People are going to judge you regardless of your sexuality it's just a part of life. Everyone has been judged before at some point. You are who you are and if you're happy with what it is that you're doing then that's all that matters. I have a boyfriend and my folks will not accept him or us being together and working things out and I realized that I couldn't change they're perspective when it came to this predicament. I was/am happy with the choice that I have made regarding my relationship whether they like it or not. Live for you and not for anyone else. Do what makes you happy. If you accept it then there is nothing more that you need to say or do to get anyone else to do so.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 23, 2015
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I my self have just recently came out. It is not something easy at all believe me when I tell you. But i promise it gets easier along the way but it does take time for people to adjust to it which is completely normal. Maybe try to talk to the people that you care about and tell them that you are no different and you are the same person. Let them know that you'r sexuality will not change who you are.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 16, 2015
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You shouldn't do anything about it. Just be yourself and be proud of it. You deserve the absolute best in love.
Profile: espyo
espyo on Jul 13, 2015
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It doesnt matter how people see you or your sexuality! If they way you are makes you happy that is all that matters
Profile: MKDavis
MKDavis on Oct 4, 2016
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If they do not accept your sexuality, or they judge you because of your sexuality, they are not friendly people. You just have to act yourself, people like you will be friendly and people who are accepting will be too. Be not afraid.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 20, 2018
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Unfortunately, you can't really change other people's minds, as they think what they want and usually don't see it otherwise. If you haven't tried explaining your feelings and your sexuality to them, do that. If you have and they still don't care, you don't need them in your life. You should be surrounded by people who love and support you no matter what.
Profile: JumpyGoiaba
JumpyGoiaba on Jul 27, 2018
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Unfortunately, it's impossible to make people accept you for who you are. What you can do, though, is remind them your sexual orientation isn't your whole identity. Be kind to everyone, even if it's not returned. There will certainly be people who will understand your position and hopefully that might change the way unaccepting people perceive you. Also, I'd like to praise you for your courage in coming out. Always remember to stay true to yourself. That's more important than any sense of belonging you may feel lacking. Good luck for you. I hope I could help in any way :)
Profile: GentleEyes7
GentleEyes7 on Apr 22, 2015
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Simple, treat people the way you want to be treated. Try to always be the better person and you will earn the right people's respect.
Profile: Mac21
Mac21 on May 3, 2015
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Try and be confident with it as much as you can, other people will come around, they just haven't had the time you've had to understand it.
Profile: SnugglyPanda
SnugglyPanda on May 17, 2015
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It's hard to get others to accept you! It's entirely on them to realize that you are fully-fledged human being who is worthy of acceptance and respect. It will happen that some people will refuse to view you in this way, however, and there isn't much you can do about that, because they have already made up their minds. Don't confront them, and don't expose yourself too much to toxic people! It is better to leave them be and surround yourself with people who actually accept you and care for you :) Remember that it isn't your job to make people accept a part of you that you cannot change (like your sexuality). Good luck!
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