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my girlfriend and I have been together for nine and a half months. we're in high school. we've been having problems with her parents for awhile because we're gay. last summer, they sent her to church camp to try and "cure" her homosexuality. it didn't work. we tried secretly being together. they found out so we ran away because they threatened to transfer her schools again or even ship her away from town. now they're sending her to an anti-gay/rehabilitation camp where she'll be attending church every night as well and I just don't know what to do.
I love her. so please don't tell me I'm in high school and this probably won't last. I'm 16 and I can legally be emancipated and get a driver's license, so I think I'm well past the line of knowing what I want.
I was just going to wait for her, but if there are any other suggestions, please let me know. I'm desperate for answers.
thank you.
-Ronnie
8 Answers
- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
I am sorry to hear that they are such homophobes. You just can't change them! Perhaps you both just lie to her parents. Say that you are not together anymore and that just give them a pile of bullsiht! And wait it out. Honestly, people like them just piss me off. And maintain contact with her and when you get your drivers license you can hang out with her. Just be careful. Remember as you get older they will have less power over you guys. I really hope for the best for you two and good luck! :D
- 9 years ago
I met my husband when we were 16. So I understand how people are about young love. People change as a relationship grows and as they grow. Whatever your future with her holds is just how its gonna be whether your 25 or 16. Anyway, all you can do is wait. Sorry to say that. Eventually her parents will give up on "curing" her. Probably not till she is 18 though ;P If anything all this bs will strengthen your relationship when you actually have a chance to be together. You could try to tone down the pda and just lay low as close friends for a while maybe you can spend some time with her then. I have family that is gay, not that I have anything against it, it can make people uncomfortable at first(especially the older generations) Thats just the way it is. good luck to you and your girl.
- 9 years ago
Ronnie,
If she really loves you even going to a camp like that will not change anything. it sounds to me like her parents are anti-gay. and a lot of people are now a days. The only thing you can really do at this point is wait for her to get back home. when she returns you both need to sit down and talk to her parents together. See their reasoning why they don't want you two together. and If they say it's against their religion, simply say but it is her decision to date who she wants , as her parents be glad that she is happy. and take things from there. Eventually if you two were meant to be together it will work out.
Source(s): personal exsperince - SoliloquyGirlLv 49 years ago
Wow, this is really harsh. I think the best thing would be to keep your relationship on the down low until you both leave home - which I'm assuming will be ASAP by the sound of your story. Either that or try and talk to her parents - are your parents cool with your sexuality? Because if they are, maybe your parents could speak to them? You know, compare notes and discuss things - because I'm SURE her parents would rather she be safe and at home with a girlfriend than running away to God knows what. Also, those gay rehab things like, never work. Do they? I mean, come on.
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- 9 years ago
Ronnie, I am not judging you because you are gay. I support gay and I did not see that as a sin.
However, you are 16 years old and in high school. Why don't you focus on studying, making a good grades, and show to everybody that you are a great student!
When you do that, people will look up to you. Start with that one and you will not distract from any problem in your life. Good luck ;)
- sokkosrobotLv 49 years ago
Just wait, and the both of you need to chill. Otherwise you are both opening more cans of worms and you will both make yourselves miserable, unnecessary suffering is only going to make the mud thicker under your shoes. Rushing wont make it better cuz you will just give an excuse for something worse to happen, like them making her move out of state. Both of you lay low and covert, if you want to be able to be friends. You say you are mature, so both of you need to stop behaving like school girls in love, that is an official expression, for a good reason. I am not saying what is going on is good or bad but when it comes to love, people need to listen to their mind to stay within a rational perspective rather than their heart which many times is filled with desire, lust, envy etc...delusional perspectives based on sub-consciousness and conscious want. If you both get rational, you could salvage.
- Anonymous9 years ago
Sit down at the dinner table with her parents, and tell them how you feel. If not, dont run away. Love is just a little tthing in life. You have more to accomplish, and talk to yuor parents as well. I'm sure they'll understand.
Source(s): Me - 9 years ago
if she is truly gay, the camp wont matter. and when she comes home she will still love you.