When is the right time to come out?
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Updated: Apr 24, 2021
Probius
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Oct 23, 2015
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The right time to come out is when you feel comfortable doing so. You are the person who gets to decide when and to whom you will come out. There is no need to rush, you can take your time.
Sierra8D
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Mar 16, 2016
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Early when you're young. That way people will be able to know sooner and if you were to tell them later, they would think you were hiding it from them all this time.
mzpro10
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Apr 26, 2016
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Depends on the situations, sometimes it's not good to come out in the first place. But in other situations coming out is a big step where a person has to make sure he/she is fully independent and is sure they don't need anyone they're telling as things might not go as planned (some of the time). After that the person should make sure the people he/she are going to tell are not going through rough times, like grief or physical/emotional traumas. Make sure you are aware of who you're coming out too, sometimes coming out to each person at a time is better than dealing with a sea of emotions! Finally if you feel you're ok on all these levels well make sure you get all your stuff out of the closet on your way out!
DrParkerListens
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Jul 12, 2016
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When you feel ready. When you start accepting yourself your life feels a lot more aligned and happy. Scary at first, but a truth worth expressing.
Anonymous
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Oct 24, 2015
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The right time when you're fully ready and comfortable. When you're fully sure then it is the right time.
PhoenixB
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Dec 15, 2015
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When you feel comfortable. Of course, situations occurring may get in the way, so just go with the flow. Tell whomever when you feel ready, that's the right time.
aliyahbagley
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Feb 9, 2016
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I think the right time to come out is when you are ready to. I have yet to come out to anyone I know because i am scared that they will not accept me. But then again WHO CARES if they accept you or not, If they dont support you when you do come out, then they were never meant to be in your life in the first place.
Greatlistener87
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Mar 14, 2016
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There is never the right time for many things. You just have to be ready and let it out. When you are ready.
Anonymous
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Mar 14, 2016
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There isn't a right or wrong time don't let anyone pressure you come out when you feel and know thats what you want and you are ready
beautiful5oul
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Mar 15, 2016
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The right time is solely up to you to decide. Self reflection may help in this understand what this process will be for you.
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