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Is it ok to not want to come out right now?

Profile: TanithBlack
TanithBlack on Jul 28, 2015
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Coming out is a very personal experience, and it's important that you find the time that's right for you. If you've only just come to terms with it yourself, you may find that you want to wait a while before letting others know.
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Profile: trisjlistens
trisjlistens on Aug 3, 2015
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It is okay if you feel like it's not the right time. Coming out is best when the time is right and when you feel comfortable to.
Profile: silverware
silverware on Sep 19, 2015
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Of course it is. No one, absolutely no one is entitled to knowing about your orientation or your gender identity. You can keep that to yourself for every possible reason: you don't feel entirely comfortable telling anyone; or you don't think it's the right time; or you feel like your environment won't be accepting of you. You're not being a bad person by not telling someone. You have every right to decide something so personal for yourself.
Profile: amazingHeart17
amazingHeart17 on Oct 8, 2015
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Of course it is! If you are not comfortable, you should not have to feel forced to do something you do not want to do, you should be able to come out when you are ready.
Profile: warmowl89
warmowl89 on Oct 18, 2015
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That is up to you. If you feel that there is no point or gain from coming out right now, it is normal. A lot of people fear the worst about coming out but reflect on the good too when thinking about the timing. You could be your true self without hiding after coming out, there might be consequences but I'd like to think in the modern society we live in there shouldn't be too much trouble
Profile: YourFutureBestFriend
YourFutureBestFriend on Oct 21, 2015
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It's perfectly fine. I am straight, but most of my friends feel strongly about LGBTQ+. Tell others when you ARE ready.
Profile: Shikoba12
Shikoba12 on Oct 21, 2015
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your body, your sexuality, your life. you come out whenever you feel like it you don't owe anything to anyone .you are a beautiful, amazing person and as long as you accept yourself for who you are, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 22, 2015
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Yes! It;s perfectly fine to not want to come out now, or later, or even ever! It's your personal information, and if you don't want to share it, don't feel pressured to.
Profile: Emma16
Emma16 on Dec 11, 2015
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That is very very ok. Wait until you feel ready. I can guarantee that you will be happier if you make these decisions on your own terms instead of because you feel pressure to come out. Good luck to you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 25, 2016
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It is 100% okay to not want to come out. It takes a while to gather up the strength and courage, and sometimes, when you think you've got it, you go up to the person and realize "Oh no! I don't think I'm ready!" And all of that is okay. Only come out if you are ready!
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