Do you think your parents are under the assumption that gay = choice?
I know my dad does because he said so. My mom didn't weigh in on it, but probably. And, like, I don't even know where to start with that. I can't show them the inside of my head or something? And ... in all honesty, the science is fuzzy enough not to convince someone who doesn't want to be convinced. I mean, I just try to remind myself that I did JUST come out to them. They may come around more with time.
That is ... problematic. I mean, it's certainly good that she's super supportive of gay rights, but I wonder where that discomfort comes from. I mean, it doesn't have anything to do with her if you say some girl is hot. Is there any reason that she would feel insecure and not want to hear that? I ... honestly I've got nothing :-/ I do think if it really bothers you, you should try to bring it up with her. I mean, you're accomodating her discomfort here, but she doesn't even know about yours. (BUT BELIEVE ME I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO BRING THESE THINGS UP WITH FAMILY)
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Date: 2010-08-26 05:44 am (UTC)I know my dad does because he said so. My mom didn't weigh in on it, but probably. And, like, I don't even know where to start with that. I can't show them the inside of my head or something? And ... in all honesty, the science is fuzzy enough not to convince someone who doesn't want to be convinced. I mean, I just try to remind myself that I did JUST come out to them. They may come around more with time.
That is ... problematic. I mean, it's certainly good that she's super supportive of gay rights, but I wonder where that discomfort comes from. I mean, it doesn't have anything to do with her if you say some girl is hot. Is there any reason that she would feel insecure and not want to hear that? I ... honestly I've got nothing :-/ I do think if it really bothers you, you should try to bring it up with her. I mean, you're accomodating her discomfort here, but she doesn't even know about yours. (BUT BELIEVE ME I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO BRING THESE THINGS UP WITH FAMILY)
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