Do you have to come out to everyone?

You don't have to come out to anyone you don't feel comfortable coming out to. You also don't have to come out if you don't feel comfortable doing so. That is something that you and you along can decide.

No. You do not have to come out to anyone. You can choose to come out to only some people and not to others. However, if you choose to come out, you can't force other people to keep your secret - because that's not coming out, that's dragging people into the closet with you. You don't have to tell your boss, but you should probably tell the person you're dating. It's your choice.

Absolutely not especially if you are not safe. Come out when you feel comfortable and are sure that you will not be harmed for it. I'm only out to my best friends at the moment. And if you're in the closet now, you don't have to be forever.

Of course not! Coming out is something that you get to do in your own time. You can tell as many or as few people as you would like. For me when i came out I let my family know first, then close friends, and I shared it with most of the people I know. I am Happy to share that information with anyone that asks. That is a major piece of being out is being willing to let everyone know. However, everyone can know in your own time. If you want to talk more about coming out issues feel free to send me a request!

Coming out is a very personal choice. Some members of the LGBTQ+ community choose to be out publicly, while others choose to share that part of themselves only with people the love and trust. I understand that you might feel the pressure to be out, but the choice is yours alone and if you are not ready or comfortable, it is perfectly valid to keep your LGBTQ+ identity personal. In no way are you required to come out to everyone as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a personal decision to come out to anybody. I hope this helped you and you can feel more at ease. Feel free to chat with me!