Love, Relatable, Awkward, My ex and LGBTQIA+: Stop using this as an excuse

Stop using this as an excuse

By Anonymous - 02/03/2022 22:00

Today, I had to tell my ex-husband I’m a lesbian. I’m not, he just keeps trying to win me back, but it worked, he now thinks there’s no chance for us. Unfortunately, he mentioned it to my mom, who “always suspected” and is now obsessively trying to set me up with every lesbian she knows. FML

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Coming out

By Anonymous - 19/11/2022 10:00

Today, I told my mom that I’m a lesbian. She was fine with it, supported me 100%, and it was a huge relief, until she followed up with, “Until you find a husband, then you’ll obviously have to stop all that.” The reason I even told her is because my girlfriend just proposed to me, and we’re engaged. FML

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Keeping up

By Anonymous - 09/05/2019 22:00

Today, I found out that my mother has been telling everybody that I’m a lesbian, because both of her best friends have at least one gay child each, and she was feeling left out. This explains why people have been treating me differently the last few weeks. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/02/2013 16:14 - United States

Today, my mom tried to convince my dad that I was a lesbian. Why? Because she was bored. FML

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The faith of acceptance

By Lesbo88 - 28/03/2022 16:00

Today, I sadly had to tell my fiancé of 3 years that I realized I’m a lesbian and not really attracted to men, and therefore I called off the wedding. He decided to retaliate and out me to my very Christian parents, who are unhappy campers right now. “Unhappy” is an understatement. FML

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Not now, mom

By not my idea - 27/04/2020 20:00

Today, my mom learned via Facebook that my ex is now divorced. She took this as a "sign from God" that he’s my soulmate, and took it upon herself to try to set us up. Not only have I not talked to this fool since we broke up in high school, I’m not sure who’s more pissed off, me or my husband. FML

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Denial

By TedX - 19/08/2020 20:07

Today, at 18, I finally told my mom I was gay. She spent the rest of the day bringing up my "future wife" at every possible chance she had. FML

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Denial

By Anonymous - 02/07/2024 08:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my dad has “accepted” that I’m a lesbian, but can’t seem to understand why I can’t just ignore that part of myself, marry a man and have kids, and never talk about the "lesbian thing" ever again. FML

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By ash - 13/06/2011 03:20 - United States

Today, my boyfriend told me that he is homophobic. This wouldn't be such a big deal, if my mother wasn't a lesbian. He doesn't know this yet, and I'm afraid to tell him. FML

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Follow the lifescript

By Anonymous - 17/11/2023 07:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I came out to my parents as lesbian. Surprisingly, they were OK with it… just as long as I still marry a dude, give them grandbabies, and keep the whole lesbian thing a deep, dark, shameful secret that we never talk about again. FML

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Bad thought

By Anonymous - 24/12/2019 03:00 - United States - Longmont

Today, I found out that my parents have thought I'm lesbian for at least a year. I now understand why my dad has been trying to get me to "hang out" with his co-worker's daughter. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 2 March 2022 22:49

Now you're going to have to date a few of them to keep up the ruse. Oh, what a tangled web we weave, blah, blah, blah, ... carpet munching.

Chazzster 28

Wednesday 2 March 2022 22:48

Are you sure you are not a lesbian? What other possible reason could you have for breaking up with your ex? But seriously, I don’t think it helps anyone to intentionally miss-identify their orientation. Mom is probably working with your ex to test if you are really a lesbian. If you have no interest in ever getting back together with your ex just tell him that. If he persists get a restraining order.

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Chazzster 28

Wednesday 2 March 2022 22:48

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 2 March 2022 22:49

Now you're going to have to date a few of them to keep up the ruse. Oh, what a tangled web we weave, blah, blah, blah, ... carpet munching.

Wadlaen 23

Thursday 3 March 2022 0:20

Well, let us know if she succeeds!😅

Jesse Duff 15

Thursday 3 March 2022 6:56

you absolutely deserve this, hope you enjoy your lie!

bobsanction 18

Thursday 3 March 2022 8:54

Might as well give it a try, see how it pans out.

Jon Tessler 14

Thursday 3 March 2022 14:15

so you lied to your ex, instead of properly telling him to leave you alone. Bravo, YDI, now go find a nice lesbian to date and see what happens. also why is he talking to your mom, didn't you tell her NOT to talk to him?