When You’re Out But Your Family Isn’t

But, we were all adults. How bad could it be? Besides, the other side of my family was quite welcoming to my past boyfriends and my current partner. Maybe this side would welcome me with open arms as well.

There we were on vacation together. As the week progressed, I discovered that me being out didn’t exactly mean they were. While the group was together there was careful sidestepping of my personal life. No questions. No interest. Just a pass over. I walked amongst the family as a quasi-stranger until a few relatives pulled me aside.

Have you ever been in those awkward family situations where you not sure what to do? Well, Ramon Johnson has some good and solid advice at About.com:Gay Life where you can read this post in its entirety.