Ways to Show Your Bisexuality
Coming out is an exciting but difficult milestone, no matter who you are. You're ready to show people your true identity, but you may be worried about what other people think. Explaining to someone that you're bisexual can be even trickier because some people want you to only have one sexual orientation. Luckily, you're not alone — thousands of people have climbed this hill before, and learned a little something along the way.
Be confident in who you are! If you act unsure of your sexual orientation, people may assume your bisexuality is just a phase, and that you're not sure of your sexual orientation yet. If you beat about the bush, you may give the impression of being ashamed, which may prompt your loved ones to try to "help" you overcome your orientation. No one can change if you don't want to change! If you are matter-of-fact about it, they will take it better.
Consider who you want to tell first. It is usually easiest to tell someone you know will be supportive, like your close friends or parents. This will help build the confidence you will need to tell the rest of the world.
Carefully consider telling your parent(s) at this time. If you are fully dependent on your parent(s) and you aren't sure they will accept you and be supportive, you may want to consider not telling them until you are no longer dependent upon them.
Consider that many people do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be bisexual. Some people may think that you are just trying to get attention or that you are gay, but unwilling to admit it. A good way to counteract this is to say "I'm attracted to people, not to genders." Be very clear about who you are, what you mean, and why you are telling them.
Be calm and rational; be sure of what you are saying and explain that this is simply who you are, and knowing who you are makes you happy.
Be proud of who you are; your sexual orientation is never something to be ashamed of- it is only one tiny part of all the character that makes you who you are.
Be confident in who you are! If you act unsure of your sexual orientation, people may assume your bisexuality is just a phase, and that you're not sure of your sexual orientation yet. If you beat about the bush, you may give the impression of being ashamed, which may prompt your loved ones to try to "help" you overcome your orientation. No one can change if you don't want to change! If you are matter-of-fact about it, they will take it better.
Consider who you want to tell first. It is usually easiest to tell someone you know will be supportive, like your close friends or parents. This will help build the confidence you will need to tell the rest of the world.
Carefully consider telling your parent(s) at this time. If you are fully dependent on your parent(s) and you aren't sure they will accept you and be supportive, you may want to consider not telling them until you are no longer dependent upon them.
Consider that many people do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be bisexual. Some people may think that you are just trying to get attention or that you are gay, but unwilling to admit it. A good way to counteract this is to say "I'm attracted to people, not to genders." Be very clear about who you are, what you mean, and why you are telling them.
Be calm and rational; be sure of what you are saying and explain that this is simply who you are, and knowing who you are makes you happy.
Be proud of who you are; your sexual orientation is never something to be ashamed of- it is only one tiny part of all the character that makes you who you are.
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