When I came out, it was an unplanned announcement, but I’m glad I did it. A few days ago I was hanging out with one of my best friends doing what guys do. Going in, I hadn’t planned on telling him that I was bisexual but by the end of the night I felt a sudden urge to say something. His response made me feel happier and less alone than I’ve felt in a long time: “Me too, man.”
Story #1611
When I came out of the closet about a year ago I only told my two best friends and they took it very well. Today my brother just asked me if I am bi and I have answered a simple yes. He has taken it very well and told me that he is a little upset because I didn’t tell him before. I hope to be brave and share it with my parents. (F/19/Bi)
Story #1610
When I came out to my mum as bisexual several years ago, she answered, “Isn’t everyone a little bit bi?”, which I took to be a good sign… but I don’t think she really believed me until I told her recently that I was dating a girl. Now she is clinging to how I seem to have had meaningful relationships with boys also. Dad took it very weirdly because it was a shock to him, and while he hasn’t been mean about it in any way, he’s been distinctly cold ever since.
Story #1608
When I came out as bisexual it was to a pansexual friend instead of my best friend because she was more trustworthy and she was part of LGBTQ+. She took it well as expected. A week later I told my best friend; he also, which I thank the world for, took it awesomely but as always teased me! He came out as bisexual a week later to me. This made me happy because little does he know I like him. (M/Bisexual)
Story #1607
When I came out I was on video chat to my parents. I came out as bi to my mum about 6 months prior, but came out to my stepdad last week. He took it very badly and doesn’t accept it. My mum does, though. My dad doesn’t know yet, but all my friends do.
Story #1602
When I came out, it wasn’t really a coming out. I thought I was bisexual, and I bought a pride bracelet. My mom flat out asked me if I was gay. I denied it but later confessed to having dated a girl. My mom doesn’t think bisexuals exist.
Story #1597
When I came out to my two friends over text as bisexual, one came out as bisexual as well and the other came out as pansexual. I cried with joy that day realizing I wasn’t alone in this world.
Story #1590
When I came out as bisexual to my friends, it was when one of them decided we should do “Am I gay?” tests online together and decide which ones worked and which ones didn’t. I got bi every time, but they just thought I was changing my responses to mess with them. I thought they realised I was actually bi, but after a while, someone turned to me, and said, “Wait, are you actually bi?” “Yes,” I replied.
Story #1589
When I came out to my best friend as bisexual, he was super supportive. I didn’t even know I liked boys until he came along and he doesn’t know. I’m going to tell him how I feel in a week; if not, there’s no other option but to move on.
Story #1587
When I came out to my closest friend, he told all my friends. I didn’t know until I had a surprise “coming out” party hosted by my roommate. I didn’t know that was a thing. (M/24/Bisexual)