Need advice about coming out

[outthecloset]

Hello all,

It has been a while since I have been on this site. I think I might be ready to come out but I am scared to death. My parents are constantly asking me when I am going to get a girlfriend. And when they see someone gay on tv or hear about someone coming out they are disgusted. I am very close to my parents and don't know what I would do if they would reject me. As far as my life, its pretty good. Lots of friends, great job, my own home. But I just have that empty feeling and wanting more. I want that someone to hold. And I'm 22 years old and i'm a virgin. So when I see my straight friends in my pool, it takes alot to hold back my emotions which I'm sure you can understand. Well I have an oppurtunity to move out of town and start a new career. I am thinking about taking it and kind of starting a new life that way, in case my parents want nothing to do with me I think it would be easier being away from them. I am tired of waiting and want to live my life as ME and not as a lie. Any advice?