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Best way to come out to extended family members

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I've come out to all my close friends and my immediate family members. Just wondering if anyone has any opinions on the best way to come out to cousins, aunts and uncles. I typically see them 2 or 3 times a year - maybe once during the summer and then during the holidays. Would you recommend a short e-mail sent to each - kind of an FYI type of thing. or is it better just to let it happen,just show up at family functions and introduce my boyfriend and let it ride.
 
If your family is anything like mine, they knew 10 minutes after you told your Momma.

Why make a show of it, tell them when it comes up, the next time you see them. E-mail, yeah, don't know about that. Seems a little officious.
 
yeah, my mom has passed away, but you're right if she were alive, she would break the news to everyone. I just don't want any drama at Thanksgiving - seems like it would be better to give them a little heads up.

Thanks

Everyone I told except my dad was like yeah, we know it is about time you told us. It was a complete non-news story to my family
 
The more portentous you make this, the more drama you'll get. Just drop it into conversation like it's not important at all. They're going to take their cues from you.

Unless your family are conservative religious people - like mine. If that's the case make a huge deal about it and enjoy the show!! (grin)
 
Send them all a letter telling them you have joined a cult in Pondicherry India, and that it is very important to you to have their support as you embark upon purging your yagnas.

Then ramble incoherently (some more) for a couple of paragraphs.

Then close with "No, just pulling your leg. I'm gay. Your's truly, your loving second cousin once removed, etc.."
 
Let it happen with extended family as it happens. If you are invited to an extended family member's home for a holiday I'd give a heads up before walking in with my boyfriend.
 
I agree with the above, just ask if you can bring someone along - or just bring them along if it's not a invite kind of thing. You don't have to be in their face with it. Just bring him along and introduce him like you would a girl friend - I never introduced any of my girl friends as a "girl friend" - but that's me.

My family got it when my bf kept showing up year after year.

If they have you figured out - as you indicate, you will be there about 5 minutes and someone will ask if this is your bf or special friend or whatever term they use and then you can say "yes".
 
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