my daughter thinks she is gay
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Faking Being Gay
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on September 16, 2011
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There was a question on here about a daughter saying she was dating another girl. I have no idea what is going on in that situation but it did make me think about som...
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- I've been seeing this for years...it is so sad! It demoralizes those that are "truly gay" and demoralizes those that are just pretending. I have had a number friends ...
- You know this is like those girls that get on the dance floor and grind all over each other thinking it's sexy. Really they look pathetic. Hopefully this idea fizzles ...
- Teenagers "try on" a lot of roles to see where they fit in; it's very normal. I respect that it seems serious to you, but I really doubt any long-term harm will come o...
6 Yr Old Says She's Gay
Asked by N.E. from Boca Raton
on September 21, 2010
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My daughter (she's 6) says she wants to marry her best friend and proudly announces that she's gay to anyone b/c she so adores her best friend. I'm not concerned with...
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- I would tell her that it is great she loves her friend so much, but that she may want to wait until she is a little older to choose who she marries :) This is so ...
- I wouldn't be too concerned about it--lots of kids want to marry people they really love--I was going to marry my brother for years! I would ask her what her friends ...
- That's a tough one! My 4 y/o used to ask me all the time if he could marry our next door neighbor's daughter who is 2. Sure it's cute but whether he told me he wante...
Last ? I Swear.... for Today Anyway... Regarding Gay Rights...
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on January 27, 2012
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Not sure how to do a link on here, but I copied the site below. A New Hampshire bill would allow businesses to refuse services to gay couples (such as wedding photogr...
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- Well how about businesses start refusing service to people who have brown hair, or green eyes? I thought that our country would be moving forward and against discrimin...
- It's also akin to refusing services to minorities who have different cultural beliefs. This is discrimination, regardless of what some may call it. I truly do no...
- I am bisexual. I support gay marriage equality 100% I think that hate crimes should have additional penalties. I think a city facility, like a court house should ...
Would You Tell Your 3 and 6 Yr Old Their Aunt Is Gay?
Asked by K.*. from Los Angeles
on September 1, 2011
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We had a get together Saturday and one of my very best friends of 20+ years asked if I told my kids my sister is gay. I told her I felt they were too young and I'd rat...
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- Too young right now. My aunt is gay and we just "figured" it out when we got older. That was back in the early 80s and things have changed. You have a few more...
- You might want to talk to your sister about it - she may take some pride in being able to talk to her niece and nephew on this very personal aspect. I agree with the ...
- NO - ABSOLUTELY NOT. Both my SIL's are lesbians. I did not tell my kids until they were around 11 and 13 and they had an understanding of what gay was. I overhear...
Daughter Is OUT!!!
Asked by *.M. from Tucson
on November 1, 2011
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My daughter recently came out to me as a lesbian....i am ok with it but worried about her and her safety! How will she deal with members of the family that are not und...
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- I think you're awesome for caring enough to ask. You should be open with her about your worries as well as your acceptance, keep the lines of communication open so if...
- I would check out some books from the library (or buy them). I'm sure there are many geared toward parents who are supportive of their LGBT children. Also, seek out a...
- Josie, The best thing you can do is love and support her. Then, contact PFLAG and they can help you connect with other parents etc. that are going through the same ...
My 17 Year Old Daughter Thinks She Likes Girls
Asked by J.J. from Houston
on July 29, 2008
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Hello my 17 year old step daughter just told us that she likes girls how are we suppose to respond to this i know that we are suppose to love her unconditonally but sh...
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- Several woman have already given great advice. Finding a support group might actually help you come to terms with this and better communicate with your step daughter. ...
- Hi J.- I have two very good friends from college who are gay (one female and one male). Each of them "came out" to their families while in college..it was the most...
- Wow, I am really sorry that you are in this situation, that is a curve ball in life to say the least! When you say that she wasn't raise this way, are you saying you ...
Mother/adult Daughter Relationship
Asked by A.M. from Washington DC
on February 13, 2010
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My wonderful 29 year old daughter lost her job due to the economy. She has always been a hard worker. She moved to another state and staying with a male friend. I'm...
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- I was adopted when I was 3 mos old and my being adopted was something that was never kept from me. When I told my parents I was interested in looking they said they w...
- I hate to say this, but maybe there really isn't anything that is a problem at all. Perhaps she is extremely busy. Oftentimes that happens to people and the time kind ...
- A.: Hello! I've not read through the other responses so if this is a repeat - please forgive me. You are a VERY good mother for being so concerned - sometimes our "...
Teen Daughter with Depression
Asked by A.H. from Charlotte
on August 12, 2009
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I don't really know where to start. Our daughter went to therapy once after we found she was cutting herself - the doctor talked with her & my husband for 20 minutes ...
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- Hormone and chemical imbalances can really cause depression. I'd have a heart-to-heart talk with her and ask her what brings (or gives) her 'joy'. If she has some re...
- Call your local Child Advocacy Center and ask the names of the three best children's therapists in town and schedule an appointment.
- I am so sorry that you are going through this! This is a very serious situation. Get her help immediately! I don't want to scare you, but many teens have actually comm...
13 Year Old Lesbian Daughter
Asked by V.B. from Washington DC
on September 29, 2010
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My 13 year old daughter recently told me that she is a lesbian. I am overwhelmed and shocked. Never in our family it has happened. I hope and pray that it is only a ph...
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- your daughter is incredibly courageous and you should give her as much love and support as you can. she will cope much better knowing that she has family that loves he...
- As a member of Generation X, I would say that most people my age (40) or younger these days don't consider this to be a big deal. I mean it is a big deal for her to b...
- It's great that your daughter felt comfortable enough to tell you. My advice would be to keep loving her unconditionally like you are. I have gay friends and the ones ...
14 Yr Old Daughter "In Love" Help!
Asked by K.G. from Oklahoma City
on June 9, 2008
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My 14 yr old daughter is "in love" with a classmate, also 14. He has given her a ring, and they have talked about getting married. They both see emotionally involved. ...
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- Give her a copy of 10 stupid things women do, by Dr. Laura Schlessinger. May seem silly, but it's right on the money about women making good decisions for themselves ...
- I don't have the 14 yr old daughter, I was the 14 yr old daughter. I would suggest speaking with the boys parents as well to make sure you are on the same page. I wo...
- I know it will sound odd to get advice from me since my oldest is only 3, but I am a youth sponsor and a high school math teacher. It sounds like you have done everyt...
