Same Sex Marriage

Q: I’m interested in pursuing a same sex marriage. My parents know that I am a homosexual, and that I’ve been involved with another man, but I don’t know how they will react to this idea of marriage. Please help.

A: I can understand that this must be a very difficult situation for you. I assure you that this situation is not unique to you….so many people are going through this! My response to you would be that chances are, your parents are prepared for this news. If they’re aware of the fact that you’ve been with your partner, and they’ve accepted your sexual orientation, then they’ve probably prepared themselves for this news. Same sex marriages have been in the news for some time now, they’re no longer being suppressed in the media. This fact, combined with the fact that your parents are aware of your sexual orientation, leads me to believe that they’ll be more accepting of your “news”. Timing is everything. Make sure you pick a convenient time to talk to your parents about your marital plans. Chances are, they will give you a more positive response than the one you’re expecting!