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Thursday, Sep 27 2007

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I am so annoyed right now. I know that me being aggravated by this issue is purely selfish on my part and there's really no reason to be so upset, but I really am. And i don't even know why I'm writing about this in my public blog but I am just so aggravated and this is the first place I came to.

So this weekend, Lauren was supposed to come up and we were supposed to go to my brothers football game. I was uber excited about it. Then my mom said she was going to come up which, made me feel a little uncomfortable but nothing too big. THEN, my mom just calls me and tells me that my grandfather, his wife, his daughter, and her daughter will be coming up as well. So then I'm like, "hmmm, well I guess that's cool". But then I'm kinda salty because I really wanted Lauren to come up and, considering the drama surrounding Lauren and I lately I guess it may not be a good idea to have her come and be around ALL of this family. But then, it pissed me off because my mom is like "well, if you're comfortable in your own skin then it shouldn't matter what you think" and I totally take it as her being facetious because she SAYS one thing in my face, but will say something completely different when she's talking to other people. One thing about my mom is she's one of those people that will smile in your face but have a totally different story to tell once you're gone. So, then she goes on to say "well, it's not like you'll kiss in front of people or anything" and I just think, "and what if I do?!" Like, she tries to say she "accepts" me but I know she doesn't. She always makes these stupid ass comments all the time about me dating men and so when she made those comments, I just wanted to tell her to shut the hell up because she's being phony and fake. And I guess in theory, i could always tell Lauren to just come up next weekend because I have a lot of family coming up and I should spend time with them, but at the same time I don't want to do that but I don't want everyone else to feel uncomfortable or like I'm being "tacky" but I can't help but think that if my brothers had girlfriends that it would be OK and not "tacky". And then, on top of that, no one in my family really likes Lauren because they know we've been having some issues lately, but then again I don't know if they'd have the same thoughts if I were straight.

It's just frustrating! I don't know if I'm thinking too much into this or what and if I'm just being a baby, but I am just incredibly annoyed right now. I almost don't even want to go to this damn game but I know I should especially since everyone will be there but I always feel like as much as I love my family when it comes to my sexuality they just talk :@ about me behind my back and even if Lauren does or does not come, there's still a larger issue of my family being phony. And I really really want her to come down. I don't know what the hell to do. I want her to come but I feel like everyone's going to talk :@ about me if she does come. I swear if I could be straight I would. :bang:

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7 comments so far.

7.

a decade ago

In the end it is you who has a right to a happy relationship, male or female. Maybe it will hurt your family, but this time you need to be true to yourself. After all, they know beforehand that your girl friend is visiting. I hope you can still enjoy the game.

by MIRIAM

MIRIAM

6.

a decade ago

Families....gotta love 'em...right? :huh: I don't think you were over reacting at all. They are your family. They need to love and accept you whether you're dating a Bill or a Jill! If they can handle you kissing a man in front of them, they are going to have to deal with it being a woman. I have a gay Aunt & Uncle. I know that my uncle was talked about behind his back by my moms stepmom (his stepmom too). You're not going to be able to get everyone to accept your lifestyle. BUT...that's not your problem. You have to live your life FOR YOU. My husband and I broke up a few times before we ever got married. My family knew about them and the accept him now. SH!T HAPPENS! No relationship is perfect. People may try awfully hard to put on that front....but it is just that...a front. Everyone argues, everyone has a fight...people break up and get back together. If you love her, they need to too. I know the game has been played but i hope you took her with you. If she is "the one" for you, then your family is going to be around her a lot....or you're not going to be around them. And how would she feel knowing that the reason you were not around them was because of her. Be proud of your girlfriend...like she should be of you. Don't let others opinions change you. :kiss:

by JUSTCALLMECOLEY

JUSTCALLMECOLEY

5.

a decade ago

Just a thought- maybe your family would be ok with the situation and you are working yourself up because of the unknown. Perhaps you could give them a chance. If it becomes uncomfortable you can excuse yourself and then you know for next time.It will probably take time for various family members to come to terms. Sometimes people just need the opportunity to open their minds. Maybe try to go with minimal expectations. Besides, you can't help who you love, and neither can they.

by INKSKIN

INKSKIN

4.

a decade ago

Oh, I'm so sorry you are feeling bad. Its always so hard to balance out everyone's different needs and your own!

by CAPAM1969

CAPAM1969

3.

a decade ago

:kiss:

by CYNTHIALS

CYNTHIALS

2.

a decade ago

So then am I being selfish for bringing her around if it makes ME happy and everyone else is uncomfortable? When is doing what truly makes me happy, wrong?

by DBRAZIEL

DBRAZIEL

1.

a decade ago

Sorry for all your troubles. I don't know how long your family has known about your sexuality but several of my gay/bi friends have told me it took a long time (couple of years) for their families to really accept who they are and be OK/comfortable with it. It's not fair but it may take them awhile to catch up to you. In the meantime - do what you have to - to be true to yourself and to take care of yourself so YOU can be happy! Just my 2-cents.

-P

by CAPAM1969

CAPAM1969