how do you know?

[xKevox]

Hey guys, I'm new to this site. Anyways, I wanted to ask you guys some things about coming out. I guess I'll brief you guys on my situation. I'm out at my college and with a few close friends. Only one of my highschool friends knows and he's my best friend from highschool. I guess I just want to know what the next step would be. I'm scared to tell my parents especially because I don't know how they would react. I think they know I'm gay but they are still in denial. I think my mom would be okay with it, but my dad is a very tough guy who grew up in the country of Missouri. I grew up in a small town in Missouri with about 2000 people. Should I start dating and not tell my parents or should I tell my parents? I know some guys who haven't told their parents, but I feel like I'm going to not be able to take it anymore. I know I'm just going to explode and not be able to hide this from them any longer. Also, how did coming out with your guy's parents go? Were you guys able to figure out how yoru parents would react? Ok enough questions, but if I could get some insight from you guys, that'd be great. So the big question for me is how do you know who to tell and when should you come out to a person?