#1 Coming Out As Poly

#1 Coming Out As Poly “Coming out” seems to have become an umbrella term for telling anyone that you are anything other than a model citizen of the 1950s. The act can be anywhere from outright rebellious confrontation to subdued, intimate sharing. When coming out in any context, it’s best to consider the Who, When, and Why of it. So, who do you tell when you come out? This is entirely dependent on who you think needs to know, and why you want them to know, but for now let’s just discuss all the possible people you could come out to. Coming Out is not a one-time deal because when you live outside the norms, to gain acceptance (or at least authenticity) you’ll have to challenge those assumptions with every single new person you meet. Think of it less as a challenge and more as a build-your-own-adventure. Coming out can be done in many arenas: online to social network friends or dating-site strangers; at work or at school; to different layers of friends and family; to neighbors and community/social groups you participate in, and even to strangers you come across in activities ranging from mundane to exciting.