I came out to my mom two years ago on this day

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I feel for you man, I don't think there's anything you can really say about this situation. It's one of those where people are just reacting to things and you have to ride the storm for a bit.

My parents didn't say anything for a good few moments after I told them I was gay, which was in some ways worse than them being disbelieving or curious they tried to reproach it as a compromise like "maybe you're just bi" which really broke my heart, I hated having to do it to them in a way.

A lot of the time people let their imaginations run wild, especially parents; they think their kids have afar more interesting and provocative lives than they actually do (at least in my youth) despite all the real dirt going on for the lucky few. Most of us just get high or drunk together, play videogames and occasionally fool around. It's weird to think that some of our parents MUST have experienced some curiosity at some point, yet they're very quick to chastise you and make you feel like it's bad behaviour. But it's not a perfect world.

I'm hoping your search for a new guy goes well, things should get a little easier all the time