How should my boyfriend and I introduce each other to our parents?

Question

My boyfriend & I are g*y, and we have kept this a secret for a while, but now we are trying to think of the best way to bring each other into our normal lives. (not telling our parents were g*y).

Were both 16 and we live just down the road from each other, but the trouble is we are both at are at different schools that are about 15km apart and have no idea on how to bring each other into our normal lives. (parents thinking were just mates)

Any ideas would be welcomed

Answer 1

Try saying "Hi dad!  This is my g*y boyfriend!"

Have fun at the funeral!

Answer 2

Since you are both still dependent on your parents for your support and your further education, I would strongly advise you not to do this. Unless your parents are completely open, tolerant and not prejudiced, this could turn out very badly for you and you are too young to fend for yourself.  

Answer 3

You should both sit your parents down separately and let them know your sexual orientation first off.  That way they can feel comfortable and ask you questions before hand.  Wait a few weeks and let them know you are seeing someone and that you'd like them to meet him.  The less stressful you make it for your parents the more able they will be to accept it and your bf.

Answer 4

I am not sure that you should even bring this up at this point in your lives as you are both still pretty young and although it is quite real to you and your friend, I am pretty sure that your parents will not believe you and perhaps just shrug it off.  Why don't you just go along as is, just as mates and not let your parents into your little secret until you are both a little older.  If you tell them now, you don't know what their reactions will be and they might even try to stop you guys seeing each other and that would be worse for you.  At least this way nobody will know and you can continue on in your relationship together until you are both old enough to make a decision to either be together or move out and have a relationship without family hindering you.  Good luck and I hope life is kind to you both.  LOL

Answer 5

I understand not wanting to reveal the whole truth.  But if he's an important part of your life, you need to involve him with your family somehow.  You can keep that part of your relationship quiet for now.  

Later on, if you're still together, your parents will need to know.  But make them used to him first.  You need to understand where your parents are coming from -- they may not totally understand.  If they already know him and love him, it might be easier to accept.

I wish you the best!

Answer 6

just tell them you are best friends, because in a way you really are, so you arent even really lying to them that way, just kind of not telling the whole truth.