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Coming Out


Question Posted Tuesday March 23 2004, 4:45 am

I want to start telling people that I'm Bi but everytime I've told someone I can't seem to think of a better way to say it than just to say, really bluntly-'I'm Bi'.

Can anyone thing of a more subtle way of telling people?


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Additional info, added Monday March 29 2004, 6:06 am:
Hmm,my boyfriend is Bi as well, just FYI.

The grapevine is being particularly slow. It seems that in 6th form people are more tolerant and less gosspiy, believe it or not.

I don't want to tell my family yet, they're just getting used to the idea of me having a boyfriend, let alone the possibility of a girlfriend in the future.

Oh yeah, I'm a girl. People don't seem to be so wound up when girls come out as when guys do. When my boyfriend came out it went around the schoolin a matter of hours.
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YaYaSis answered Tuesday October 5 2004, 12:52 am:
Why do you want to announce it? I have never felt compelled to walk up to anyone and say that I am straight. You are what you are, you don't need to take out a banner. Just live...

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EnchantedSage answered Wednesday September 1 2004, 4:04 pm:
When the topic of relationships comes up amongst people who you would like to share your sexual orientation with, you could say something like "If a person is attractive to me and has a pure heart, I am comfortable accepting love and affection from them and offering love and affection to them regardless of their gender". Best of luck to you.

Kind wishes,

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sailorptah answered Saturday June 12 2004, 6:57 pm:
I'm not sure there's any need to announce this to the world. I mean, I'm not saying you should hide your bisexuality, but think of it this way: have you ever heard of anyone going around informing people that they're straight?

Just be yourself. If anyone asks, tell them. Otherwise, let them figure it out on their own ^_^

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Bunny101 answered Wednesday March 24 2004, 10:12 pm:
Just tell people that you are and if they don't like it its their problem! i have friends that are bi and their proud of it! You souldn't care what ppl think and if your friends ditch you because you are bi their not ture friends! Just say hey i am bi what do you rhink about that? if they have a nasty comment... screw them.

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Crystal_0408 answered Tuesday March 23 2004, 11:17 pm:
Well- whoever you are, i am bi as well, and i know where you are coming from. Just come out and say it, and if somene doesnt understand you, try saying something like "i think i might be interested in someone other than so n so, and its not a guy.." or "i like girls as well as guys"
Something like this should get someone to understand you. I've told many people and its gotten out to others, some seem to understand and not care, and others act like i dont exist, like they dont care about me, like they've never did.. but the only thing i can say, is do whats best, with the people you trust.
:)- hope this helps!
Crystal

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lady_nell_07 answered Tuesday March 23 2004, 4:53 pm:
its no other way either way you say it your just saying the same thing so tell them you bi thats all to it

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endilwen answered Tuesday March 23 2004, 2:12 pm:
That depends on who you're telling really. You need to be open and honest about your feelings, but saying "I'm bi" might be a bit more of a shock. Perhaps just saying "I like both sexes", or "I find both girls and boys sexually attractive", it may not be as much of an eye-opener. Good luck :)

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homesickalien answered Tuesday March 23 2004, 1:01 pm:
You don't need to necessarily tell people at all if you're uncomfortable about it...they'll find out through the grapevine eventually because that's what people do - talk about each other. But if you want to tell close friends I'd just tell them. If they're really your friends they'll respect you for being so honest and like who for who you are. Also make sure to quash any of their pre-conceived notions and stereotypes and answer anything they may ask you.

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evilgogeta answered Tuesday March 23 2004, 9:03 am:
Just sit people down and tell them straight out. That's really the only thing you can do.

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DruidX answered Tuesday March 23 2004, 5:34 am:
Humm, I don't think there is a suble way to do it. Maybe you could re-phrase it: I'm of no fixed sexuallity [very bad example, I'm sorry]
Good luck :)

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