#4 How to Come Out as Poly

Coming Out stories seem to be a right of passage, or an entrance ticket, into many queer social groups. Not all Coming Out has to be done as an extensive drama, though! But, sometimes, it can’t be avoided. Whether coming out to family, friends, strangers, coworkers, or the internet community, always consider your options and strategies. When to Use a Written Approach Texting is not cowardice! And with smartphones, you can send a full-length letter via text (if they have a dumb phone, don’t do it). Sometimes, if the person you’re telling is an intimate friend or relative with a history of abuse or overreaction, rocking their word while safely removed may be safest for you, and give them time to calm down and approach you rationally later. Additionally, it gives you the option to carefully tailor your language and present your argument without interruption so that they get a clear, broad picture of the situation before they can fixate on “that one thing.”