What would be your reaction if you discovered that your father is gay?

@oiixdaii (1059)
Philippines
February 26, 2007 12:56pm CST
I have a friend who thinks that his father is gay. He's is really afraid and don't know how to react if he proves that his father is gay. How about you, what are you going to do?
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bowtieguy
@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
22 Oct 07
I would be very surprised since my father is no longer livng, he was always around and was very faithful to my mother and has never done anything to suggest it, I would still love him even if he was since he is my father and I am supposed to love and honor him, but I don't think I would ever be able to look at him the same way again.
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oiixdaii
@oiixdaii (1059)
• Philippines
12 Sep 08
Yes, that will be very sad. All his reputations will be ruined. And I also think that it will be very hard for your mother to accept it because she has been living with your father for a very long time. I think, your love will never change even if you discovered that your father is gay. But it will be very disappointing.
lillake
@lillake (1630)
• United States
26 Feb 07
I would probably feel upset at being lied to about it, and i would feel bad for my mother who was also lied to. But if admitting itmakes my father happy then I would feel glad that he was finally free of covering up.
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oiixdaii
@oiixdaii (1059)
• Philippines
1 Mar 07
I hope its that easy. I couldn't imagine my father being gay. Although, I don't have grudge against gay people but it's kinda hard to accept it because he is your father figure and father figures are supposed to be straight people.
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eden32
@eden32 (3973)
• United States
22 Oct 07
My dad is single. My parents have been divorced for over 30 years, and he divorced my step-mother about 5 years back. So since he's currently single, I wouldn't be upset by it. If he were still married, and was having a relationship (straight or gay) outside of the marriage I'd be bothered by that. I'd be disappointed in his failure to respect his wife. But he's an adult, and if he preferred dating men at this stage in his life who am I to judge him?
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oiixdaii
@oiixdaii (1059)
• Philippines
12 Sep 08
Wow, you are an open minded person. I hope my friend could easily accept that his father is gay. I think my friend should think of his fathers feelings not his feelings so he could accept whether his father is gay or not.