Has it been hard for other people, that are a part of the LGBTQ community, to have an open relationship in front of parents/ loved ones, even though they know you are LGBTQ?
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Updated: Nov 24, 2020
Anonymous
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Feb 16, 2015
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Of course. Just because they "know" doesn't mean they understand. They can be supportive all they want, but I know deep inside they are uncomfortable and that makes me uncomfortable being completely open.
Aayla
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Sep 30, 2019
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It can still be difficult after the coming out. Internalized fears that have been with us for a long time are hard to defeat. But it is possible, by making one little step at a time, trying to find your strength in people's support, by sharing your fears with your partner and working on it together. It will get better with time!
Anonymous
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Apr 5, 2015
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I'm asexual , my parents don't know it and I can't even find a partner , but if I did , it would be really hard to.
mysteriousWillow50
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Apr 10, 2015
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It can be hard for anyone, regardless of where you sit on the spectrum of sexuality and gender. To have an open relationship, especially if one is of the LGBTQ community is a bit more difficult as it's not being as openly accepted by society as an entirety just yet. And with that, loved ones may accept things because of their love for you, but at the same time don't quite fully understand as they're not of the same mind set in the gender spectrum or of something similar that helps them relate.
Anonymous
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Apr 16, 2015
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At first it is hard, for me I found it painful to even think about. All I could focus on was how disappointed they would be in me, how I wasnt their perfect daughter. I couldn't fight who I was. When I introduced my first girlfriend to my parents, they had postive reactions, to my surprise they got on incredibly well.I was so pleased and I was never prouder to have the parents I did.
Anonymous
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Jun 10, 2015
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I find it about hard yes from my experience. I came out to my Mom over Facebook messenger and we hardly actually talk about it.
serenePresence54
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Nov 16, 2015
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Yes, it can be very hard. Even with family members that seem accepting they still feel uncomfortable with seeing it rather than talking about it. You should not let this get you down though because by just continuing on they will adjust and get used to it, the initial shock will wear off.
cuteava
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Jan 5, 2016
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it depends on their views of lbgtq, they may be accepting of it, or sadly they may not be. but you can change peoples opinions. some relationships with parents/loved ones are unaffected but others may not be.
Anonymous
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Jan 25, 2016
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for some people yes, it is incredibly hard. as some parents/loved ones know about it, but do not accept it.
Greatlistener87
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May 30, 2016
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It really depends on the individual. Some people are quite open and will be able to accept and move forward. While others need the time and effort to do so.
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