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The language barrier and coming out...

Started by Lukas-H, April 24, 2011, 08:23:21 AM

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Lukas-H

April 24, 2011, 08:23:21 AM
My partner lives in another country where their native language isn't English. While his english is very good because of the generational difference his parents are not so confident in their english abilities. I plan on coming out to them while I'm visiting this summer and I would like to know if any of you have ever been faced with the situation of coming out to someone when there is a language barrier between you and the person.

I'll have my partner with me in case things need clarifying/translating but I wanted to know if anyone had any experiences to share or any tips. My own parents still don't know, but right now is not a good time for me to come out to them. I'm thinking that once I've returned from overseas and things have settled down a little, and I'll have this experience under my belt I can proceed with telling them.
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