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Do you have to come out to everyone?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 31, 2015
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No, of course not! Coming out is a personal choice, and it's totally up to you whether to come out or not. The most important thing is to make sure you feel comfortable and safe, and if coming out will make you feel better, go for it, but if it doesn't, you have zero obligation.
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Profile: bountifulMemory59
bountifulMemory59 on Nov 9, 2015
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No you do it to who you feel comfortable telling....in time that may result in more people knowing Its never something you should feel you have to do or feel pressured into doing I think for most people when they are in a committed relationship they do end up coming out as they want people to know they are in love
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 23, 2015
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No it's not necessary to come out to everyone. Tell who you trust, it's not everyone's business to know who you love. Their opinion of you shouldn't change because of you're sexuality.
Profile: Emily90
Emily90 on Feb 2, 2016
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I believe that is something you decide. You don't 'have' to do anything. And it doesn't have to be as 'official' for everyone. For example, telling your parents may be quite important, while colleagues finding out about your sexuality may just 'happen', for example if you mention having e.g. a boyfriend/girlfriend when you're at work :) Personally I think that if you don't want to come out to someone, you don't have to. I do think coming out to people can be sort of a 'relief', to have people who also know that part of you, so you have people to talk to. Ultimately, it's your life and your decision :) Hope this is helpful!
Profile: AustenE
AustenE on Jul 13, 2016
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Of course not, you live your life the way you want to live it. You're in control of your life, and when it comes down to it you will have to support yourself, and be your own rock. Don't let your happiness depend on someone else love. xx
Profile: Sunshinehelpers92
Sunshinehelpers92 on Jul 13, 2016
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This is your life. You get to chose depending on how you feel. There's no "right" or "wrong" way of doing anything that makes you happy.
Profile: CallMeMatheus
CallMeMatheus on Jul 13, 2016
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No, you don't. You come out to whoever you want at whatever pace you want.
Profile: MoxiousMoxie
MoxiousMoxie on Jul 13, 2016
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I know coming out is a huge deal for some, but I find it to be a very private matter for me. I don't think I've ever felt the need to have a formal conversation explaining the type of people I am attracted to. I'd say it's a highly individual experience and there is no right or wrong way to go about it!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 25, 2016
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No, you do not have to come out to everyone. Coke out when you are comfortable and you feel safe. And if you cannot come out to everyone, than so be it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 15, 2016
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It is all your choice who and where and when you come out to. You are the controller of your own life. No one else.
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