I think my parents know...

[aneal_lingus]

if you think they already know and they are confronting you about it, then technically the worst part has been taken care of for you. denying them only prolongs it and to no one's benefit at that. save time and effort and let you mom talk to you about it instead of lying and denying.

 

[1091MAC]

I agree with what aneal lingus said. Perhaps, the fact that she brought it up means that she knows or is pretty confident she knows and wants you to feel comfortable enough to open up. I don't know your family or you, but I would think that if she were anti-gay and she thought you might be, she would not say anything.

I would go ahead and admit it and deal with the results. It sounds like it will be positive.

Just my two cents.

 

[panda29]

If there asking then they all ready know.all you have to do when she asks is say yes i am and start living your life.

 

[Smitho]

Just tell them, they already know. What is holding you back? If it is out it stops becoming an issue, and from what you write, seems like your mum will be cool?

 

[Smitho]

Sorry mate, you just have to do it. There is no other advise.

 

[KaraBulut]

The answer depends on whether you believe they are asking because they want to accept you or whether they're asking because they want to "fix" you.

If you're sure that they're willing to accept the answer, then the next time they ask, ask them, "Why do you keep asking me that? What would happen if I said that I was gay?".

That opens the door for your parents to talk about what will happen if you tell them and it puts you back in control of the conversation if you feel it's time to tell them the truth.

But let's be clear- you're going to have to tell them sooner or later. It's up to you to decide when the time is right, though.

 

[Under-taken]

Sounds like you fear confronting the issue with your parents because it sort of solidifies you being "gay". You admitted you weren't entirely confident about getting that label or facing your sexuality yourself.

If you're not ready or not sure, then you just need more time to come to terms too it.

 

[Nomenclature]

Even if parents "know", they can still be in denial about it for a long time.

Either way, the only way that this is going to go any step further is if you were to either come out to them, or be outed to them against your will. Think of this as a PROCESS.

 

[nautiboyjeff]

Write them a letter tell them how you are and how you feel and that you need some time and aren't in a space to talk about it, and appreciate their patience as you deal with this.

 

[Chris1984]

Alright so I know that I'm gay and I don't think I have a problem with it.
I don't have an issue with telling close friends of mine either and so far everyone has taken it just fine. The only issue is that I think my parents know and when my mom brings it up I just freeze. I tense up and get extremely defensive. I can't think I just deny it automatically and to tell you the truth I hate it that they know.

Just from the statement in bold, and from your hesitation in admitting it to someone who already knows, it seems to me that you are the one who has a problem with it. I think you need to come to grips with it yourself, and become comfortable with it before you worry about what others think