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I want to tell my mom im gay...?
She is the only one i want to tell... (everybody else is too judgmental) ive been stressing out about this for a really long time and i really feel like she needs to know but the thing holding me back is the fact that its a toss up on how she will react...
5 Answers
- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
If you feel ready, tell her. I'm not gay or bisexual, but to be honest, I know for a fact that if I was, I wouldn't be strong or brave enough to tell ANYBODY. I'd probably take it to the grave. But you shouldn't do that, you should live your life openly, the way you want to live it. So sooner or later, you'll probably have to tell her anyway. Good luck brother :) Have a nice night.
- MackenzieLv 48 years ago
Tell her. Give her time. Maybe test the waters before you jump in. Ask her about her opinion on DOMA and Prop 8 (hey it is like perfect timing). When you know how she might react tell her. Keep calm and answer her questions when she has them. Give her time to get used to the idea. You just need to keep your head up and know that your parents should love you no matter what.
- ?Lv 68 years ago
Normally, parents (especially mothers) need time to adjust. They have dreams for you. They want to attend your wedding. They want to be a grandmother and have little Seth Juniors running around. She will worry about you.
Luckily, all of these things are becoming possible as time advances. If she reacts badly, ask her what's wrong. These reasons will most likely be what's bothering her. Explain to her that it will still be possible for her to do and be all of these things.
Give her about a week to be okay with it. It takes time to adjust, even if your parents are accepting.
- 8 years ago
Here's what I would do
1. Try to become straight
if this doesn't work
2. Wait for a while and then tell her
- 8 years ago
Tell her. Most of the tike they already know. And if she disapproves, well, it's your life. Live it. You only get one.