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By likesboys - 19/05/2010 12:00 - Canada

Today, my entire family thinks I'm a lesbian. I'm straight. I'm embarrassed and don't know how to tell them that I've been single for so long because I can't get a guy. FML

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You deserved it 4 975

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Same thing different taste

By Just_do_it_17 - 09/05/2011 04:03 - United States

Today, after being out of the closet for over three years, I learned that some of my friends still don't believe me that I am really a lesbian. They still think I made the whole thing up because I can't get a man. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 019

You deserved it 8 071

Assumptions…

By Singlelady - 21/09/2016 19:16 - United Kingdom - Stoke-on-trent

Today, my sister gently asked me if I was gay. Turns out I've been without a boyfriend for so long that the whole family believes I secretly have a girlfriend. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 863

You deserved it 1 165

Acceptance

By Anonymous - 16/05/2022 09:00 - United States - Mountain View

Today, I'm a closeted trans man, and I feel terrible every time my family calls me "she" or "girl". Help me, I don't know how to come out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 948

You deserved it 770

The truth will set you free

By Imnotfromhere - 29/08/2021 23:01

Today, I told my mom I was with my female friend last night, because I wasn't ready to tell her about my new boyfriend. I didn't realize he gave me a hickey and now my whole family thinks I'm a lesbian. They won't stop making fun of me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 461

You deserved it 1 036

By theawesome129 - 24/03/2013 10:20 - Canada

Today, I finally came out to my family as a lesbian. My grandma then told me I'm just going through a phase because I finally realized I'm not pretty or skinny enough to get a man. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 652

You deserved it 7 225

Relatable, unfortunately

By Anonymous - 30/12/2020 13:58 - United States - Pittsburgh

Today, I realized that I'm at the age that whenever I mention a friend of the opposite gender, my family's first response is asking whether that friend is single. I've already accepted no one will want a pathetic freak like me, so their poking around what few friends I have makes it awkward. FML

I agree, your life sucks 893

You deserved it 182

The last to know

By RP Havens - 10/01/2013 06:25 - United States - Galloway

Today, my grandmother called me to tell me that there will be a nice, single guy for me to meet at the family reunion. She went on and on about how perfect he was for me. I didn't have the heart to tell her I'm a lesbian, and have been out to the rest of the family for over six years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 353

You deserved it 12 341

By Anonymous - 09/10/2010 01:57 - United States

Today, I found out everybody at work thinks I'm a lesbian because they thought my boyfriend was a girl. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 968

You deserved it 5 995

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

I agree, your life sucks 679

You deserved it 215

About that...

By Gay younger brother - 30/06/2018 01:30

Today, my brother came out to our parents. They weren't super happy with it, but they said that it was ok since they still had a straight son. I don't know how to tell them that I'm gay too. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 622

You deserved it 520

NirveliJoy 0

Wednesday 19 May 2010 16:07

It's ok hun. I'm 17 without a boyfriend...ever. just look on the bright side, when you get a bf it will be even more special. =)

iDropDead 0

Wednesday 19 May 2010 16:04

same thing with me LoLoL

Comments

gearskickass16 0

Wednesday 19 May 2010 20:45

haha agree with 65

aznpopgrl02 0

Wednesday 19 May 2010 21:28

same here.. been called a lesbo because i never had a bf till high school sophomore year..but my family didnt know cuz i kept it a secret..lol!

zenti 2

Wednesday 19 May 2010 22:31

Wow #76, people assumed you were gay because you couldn't get a boyfriend, before you even started high school? What the heck is wrong with people?

d4m4s74 12

Wednesday 19 May 2010 22:04

"why doesn't she get guys, there's no other way" "It's because she's ugly, not because she's gay"

xHabsfanx 0

Wednesday 19 May 2010 23:30

Well if you were a lesbian, wouldn't you have a girlfriend? Just tell them you can't get a date, it's that simple and maybe they'll help you get one.

5upernova 3

Thursday 20 May 2010 0:12

There is really nothing you should be embarrassed about. Why not just tell them that you haven't found anyone who is worth your time (if you are worried about admitting that you haven't found yourself a guy - but don't rush 'cause rushing will only do you harm in the long run)? Believe me, you are not the only person who goes through, "are you a homosexual?" in a family. Just let them know the truth, or lie a bit. There is obviously nothing wrong with being a homosexual (to those who are), but hey! You shouldn't feel embarrassed and live with the assumptions your family is having, especially if it does not make you comfortable.

bigchedda 0

Thursday 20 May 2010 0:54

Well I'm a guy, I'm single and looking -hint-hint- problem solved

hadabaddayxoxo 0

Thursday 20 May 2010 0:59

it's better than them thinking you can't get a girl

GarageRock 3

Thursday 20 May 2010 2:01

I know how you feel

erika468 0

Thursday 20 May 2010 2:50

i think that thats really messed up its really hard to get someone this days i think that you should just explain to them and let them know who you really are.