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Eventually
No matter what, stick to it! If you're bi-sexual, you should be proud of it. Tell your mom you are not joking around. You are bisexual and this is not a phase. If you just bring it up at the right moment, she will believe you. When she does, let her adjust to your preferences. It may seem strange, you saying that a girl wanted to go out with you or something. Your mom loves you and you love her. She will eventually know the truth and love you for who you are. She will come around, trust me.
--Posted by sweetnsour700
02:21PM EST 06/16/08
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Love Is A Gift, Not Torture.
If you just recently let your mom know, it's a shock to her. She needs time to realize that and not that you're just going through a "phase."
I have a few friends who are bi and I don't know how exactly their mom took it, but I know that some people need time to get used to the idea.
At this point, forget what your mother thinks. Date and live, eventually she will realize that you are not lying or whatever she thinks. As long as she isn't yelling, getting mad or abandoning you, you will be ok.
I know I may only be 16 but, I have friends who are either bi or lesbian I know what I am talking about. Good luck. You deserve to love who you want.
--Posted by beauty_grl92
05:24PM EST 06/15/08
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My Mom Went Through The Same Phase.
Yeah, my mom went through the same phase. At first, I came out to her as a lesbian, and then I later admitted that I only told her that because I knew she would never believe that I was bi. Everything worked out. She used to make a lot of references to me marrying a man, dating men, etc. But now, she's more careful and she's gotten used to the fact that I'm open to dating women. She still loves me and accepts me for who I am. With time, your mom will realize that it's not a phase. Though it is quite strange to think it's a phase when you're that old. I mean, come on now.
--Posted by ladyenyce411
04:49PM EST 06/15/08
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Don't Even Worry
Give your parents some time and they WILL come around. They might be in shock but they will eventually come around. Date who you want to date and don't let them judge you. Make sure to build a good relationship with your parents--you will need it.
--Posted by xxvicleexx
12:21PM EST 06/15/08
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When You're An Adult...
My parents have the theory that once you're an adult, then you can comfortably accept your sexuality. No one in our family is gay or bisexual and neither am I, and I suppose that's why they're so accepting about homosexuality-- because they don't have to deal with it. You say you're 17; well in another year, you're legally an adult, so free to live your life the way you choose it.
Your parents should love you no matter what. Most parents who aren't so accepting towards bisexuals seem to be stuck in the image that they go around sleeping with guys and girls and don't actually want a relationship. Try to explain to her that just because you're bisexual doesn't mean you don't want a normal relationship. It just means the person you choose to have it with could be either male or female.
--Posted by angel-bridie
05:11AM EST 06/15/08
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Seventeen At War.
I think that you shouldn't have to convince her. You've been her daughter for 17 years now, you would think that she knows you a little bit better than to tell you that it's just a phase, huh? Personally, if I were you, I would wait for her to come around. Just tell her how you feel, and wait for her to come around, because she will. Trust me, they always do!
--Posted by zoh-wee
11:47PM EST 06/14/08
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Give It Time
Unless you have incredibly liberal parents, it's unlikely that they are going to accept anything about you that doesn't fit the "norm" right away.
Sexuality is totally fluid and doesn't need to be defined. Unless you're brining home girls, I wouldn't worry about it.
My mom has had a pretty hard time accepting the fact that I am basically a sexual deviant but as time has gone on, she has gotten to the point where we can talk about the choices that I make. It's just one of those things she will need time to adjust to. Give it time.
--Posted by vanityxcrush
11:26PM EST 06/14/08
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It's All About Time
I understand that you personally feel that you are bisexual at 17. You most certainly may be, but the point I am trying to make is the fact you're still young and your mother isn't stupid. She's been down that road (most certainly if she lived in the 70's and 80's!) and knows that hormones rage continuously. Give both her time to adjust to you and give YOURSELF time to adjust to your sexual preferences. In time, things can change. It's all about if they will or won't and how to live with them. Good luck.
--Posted by truinsanity
06:27PM EST 06/14/08
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