So all of these questions have a pretty common theme, coming out to your family and have them accept

So all of these questions have a pretty common theme, coming out to your family and have them accept you and realize you’re serious and still the same person. The biggest problem for any polysexuals coming out to close people is that monosexual people usually don’t/can’t understand the feeling at all. Most grew up seeing sexuality as black and white, even if they are lesbian or gay. When people say that they just “don’t get it.” I honestly just respond by saying I really don’t understand what it’s like to only be attracted to one sex. As far as them thinking it’s just a phase or that once you date one gender you are suddenly gay/straight: Have them visualize a room full of every person they might ever be attracted to. If they made a connection with one person would half of the others suddenly disappear? Bisexuals don’t visualize two separate rooms, we still only have one we just have more people in it! Sorry if this metaphor sucks. Try asking them outright why if people can be attracted to men OR women what’s so different about both? Make them questions their own opinions which will hopefully make room for an open discussion where you can share your own personal feelings and sexuality. My biggest plea to all of you with parents that might be ignorant would be to fight that at every instance. Unless you feel it threatens your safety or security point out biphobia and stereotypes. We are paving the way right now by working together to erase hurtful erasure. These anons specifically all seem to have fairly accepting parents and appear to feel pretty safe in coming out to family members. As always NEVER feel pressured to come out before you’re prepared, and never pressure anyone close to you. Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected. I have work at 7AM so this will be it for tonight but I’ll answer some more tomorrow! :) -- source link

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