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Sweetpea · 01-09-2005, 08:37 PM

Hello guys and gals . . .

So here is the basic question of anyone who has a different sexual orientation than the 'mainstream' . . . (although it seems like more and more gals are embracing being bisexual)

Should you tell your family and friends?

Is it important to share your sexual preferance with those close to you??

I have felt an urge to tell my family and friends about being bisexual, I know that my family will Not be cool with it . . . but i feel like i am hiding a huge part of myself and my life by pretending . . .I just feel like i can't be myself around those who are close to me anymore . . . I am 23, consider myself a mature individual but I feel like i am hiding a huge part of my life . . .

I am bisexual gal and married/committed to a man, who is totally accepting of my being bi, having the common interest in woman is an interesting thing in a marriage . . .

(And i know where alot of people's minds are going . . . and yes, i think a MFF threesome would be great!)

I don't want to pretend to be someone i am not . . . but would also face some strained times ahead until everyone may or may not accept me . . .

How important is it for those close to you to know "the real you?"

What is everyone's take on this? Any stories or advice on coming out?

sweetpea

01-09-2005, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	Sexual Orientation: Should you tell those close to you? Hello guys and gals . . . So here is the basic question of anyone who has a different sexual orientation than the 'mainstream' . . . (although it seems like more and more gals are embracing being bisexual) Should you tell your family and friends? Is it important to share your sexual preferance with those close to you?? I have felt an urge to tell my family and friends about being bisexual, I know that my family will Not be cool with it . . . but i feel like i am hiding a huge part of myself and my life by pretending . . .I just feel like i can't be myself around those who are close to me anymore . . . I am 23, consider myself a mature individual but I feel like i am hiding a huge part of my life . . . I am bisexual gal and married/committed to a man, who is totally accepting of my being bi, having the common interest in woman is an interesting thing in a marriage . . . (And i know where alot of people's minds are going . . . and yes, i think a MFF threesome would be great!) I don't want to pretend to be someone i am not . . . but would also face some strained times ahead until everyone may or may not accept me . . . How important is it for those close to you to know "the real you?" What is everyone's take on this? Any stories or advice on coming out? sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"