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What's the best way to get over relatives who are completely against it or ignore the fact that you might be gay?

Profile: sunnyCat57
sunnyCat57 on Feb 9, 2015
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Understand that other people have limitations. Change is very hard for most people and it may not be helpful to try and convince them to change their believes. It's important to realise that you don't owe them anything. It's ok not to get along with your relatives. Having said that, it is important to have supportive people in your life and somewhere where you can be safe. This can be very difficult if you're still living with your family and feel like you can't be yourself in front of them. In this case, it might be good to seek help from someone outside the household. Nurture and cultivate relationships with people who support you and know that you do not need approval from your family to be whole and healthy. Nor do you need to conform to make them happy. Having said all that, it might be more effective for some people to make allowances and concessions (only so far as they are comfortable) in order to maintain a peaceful and balanced home life. It really depends on the individual, what they are willing to concede and their own personal home life.
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Profile: GentleMom
GentleMom on Jan 20, 2015
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Be patient, because people's attitudes can change once they get used to something (especially if you have had a good relationship before). On the other hand, protect your self-esteem by spending a lot of time with people who support and care about you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 26, 2015
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I believe that you should more or less tell yourself that it doesn't matter. Relatives tend to be judgemental but They'll get over it after some time, everything just needs time.
Profile: OliverC
OliverC on May 27, 2015
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1) Pity them. Feel bad for them because they have such narrow opinions. 2) Privately (or behind their backs with friends) laugh at them. Silly, silly people. 3) Spend time in spaces or with people who affirm you. ----- These are the steps I take when I encounter people who are transphobic, and it helps.
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Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015
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One piece of advice I would give someone who tried to ignore your sexuality is to be firm in the truth. For example, if one of your relatives is introducing your girlfriend as your friend, you can gently but firmly say something like, "Aunt Clara, Rachel is my girlfriend. We live together, and we're dating, not friends."
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Anonymous on Jul 21, 2015
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Realize that they may not understand it or they may just simply be against it. Don't get too hung up on it, moving on is important.
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Anonymous on Aug 4, 2015
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Avoid this topic when you are around them. Never engage in conversations that are about sexuality or gay rights or something similar. You will most likely not be able to change their opinion on it. And try to stay away from them whenever you want to make out with your boyfriend (or girlfriend when you are lesbian) because that might not please them. Just behave normal but avoid anything considering 'gay' in their presence.
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Anonymous on Aug 24, 2015
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One way would be to ignore any comments they may say or how they may act towards this, it shouldn't matter if they are against this, all that matters is you accept yourself.
Profile: BeFair
BeFair on Sep 29, 2015
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Do what they didn't do for you, accept them for who they are. But of course, then you will have to let them go.
Profile: generousShiny86
generousShiny86 on Nov 2, 2015
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So honestly think like, if they cannot accept me for who I am, then they are not worth my time and effort with them. Being gay isn't something we chose its something we know from when we are growing up.
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