If your child was gay..

[Bubblehead1123]

Gosh, sorry, I didn't think it would offend everyone by saying that I dont like gay people that much, and I certainly didn't think everyone would gang up on me... I am sorry for everyone that I offended and I'm not going to say anymore in this topic.

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Wolfsoul, that's really sad about your friend. There's a very young new guy at work whom several of us think is gay but he just got married this past weekend. It's kind of obvious that he isn't straight so we're wondering why he's doing it. I'm thinking just because of parents or the general outside world. I'm afraid he's making a big mistake. I've wanted to talk to him but don't know him and have no idea what I would say to him.

You know, that's funny. My bf acts the same way and a lot of people when first meeting him think he's gay, but he is most definitely 100% straight! He dresses nice (metrosexual) and is going to school for clothing design. He even talks funny, but all his close friends know he could never be anything but straight. I think sometimes people judge without first getting to know the person. So from my point of view and having a bf who keeps himself clean and cares about the way he dresses I know people can get the wrong idea.

[Luvin Labs]

Heh my mom thought I was lesbian. Didn't find THAT out till I told her I started dating Josh. She's like "oh good i thought you were gay! not that I wouldn't love you any less!!!!! I'd support ya *yadda yadda*" I laughed.

THEN my b/f told ME that he told HIS folks bout me, and he said "they told me 'oh gosh we thought you might swing the other way!'"

we had a laugh!

but yeah, sometimes looks/sounds are not always what they seem.

[Vette]

If i had a daughter,, or a son for that matter.. i would want to them to tell me as well.


althought i dont know any gay people(or that i know of anyway) but i can see why they keep it a secret from their parents.

the fear of being disowned by their family.
i find that to be the saddest thing on earth...

[cubby31682]

I would want to know. Just because it would be my child. I would want them to know that I accept them and their partner male or female. It wouldn't bother me at all. I would only want my child to be happy and if a person of the same sex made them happy then I'm all for it. My husband on the other hand, is all against it. He wont hear nothing of it. But I think if it came down to it, he would be full of questions and learn to accept it.

[RobiLee]

Yes, I would want to know.

Laura...I have to tell you that I think you are a remarkable woman. The fact that you care about your parents and their feelings comes out loud and clear in this thread and that really touches my heart. I wish I knew for sure that my son felt the same way about me and wanted to share his life with me. Your parents are so lucky. Tell your mom exactly what you have told us. Tell her how you want to be close to her and share your life with her and your father. I would be so proud and honored to have you as my daughter, Laura. I am wishing you all the best.

Hugs.....Robin

[slick]

You know, this thread has got me thinking. My Mom and I are very close and she is very open-minded. When I speak to her this weekend I'm going to pose this very question to her.

I wonder what she would think if I was gay and if she would want to know? I'll let you know what she says about it but I'm sure she'd be cool even though she's 81.

[cloverfdx]

I wonder what she would think if I was gay and if she would want to know? I'll let you know what she says about it but I'm sure she'd be cool even though she's 81.

I look forward to reading about what your Mom says Slick.