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Hi :) I need some advice...
You see, my step-dad is against being gay (he's kinda old so he was brought up with gay = bad policy), and it's annoying me.
Now, I'm straight (I think), but I happen to support gay rights and I tend to watch a read stuff about gay people (like, my favourite couple in the world is a fictional gay couple)
Now, I know I can't convince him to love it, but I want to try to get him to be more open-minded about it, or at least get him to stop making faces when I watch the T.V show Glee or the musical RENT.
Please help me?
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My dad is the same way.
SouthParkSmart posted over a year ago
 Ms_Mea posted over a year ago
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Cinders said:
You can't change people's opinions (or at least, if you want to try, be in for the long haul, but I wouldn't recommend it with family), but you can change their reactions. If you're comfortable enough, I'd suggest sitting down with your step dad and explaining to him how it bothers you when he has that attitude towards something you enjoy. Tell him you're not trying to change his views, but that he doesn't have to watch the same shows that you do, and you would appreciate it if he didn't make any "faces" (if you will) when you do, or tell him you do.

Even though you're family, and care about each other, you ARE two different people and are allowed to have differing viewpoints. Tell him that you respect his, and all that you ask is that he respect yours.
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Thanks :) And yeah, I know I can't change his opinion :P It would've been a lost cause from the start
Ms_Mea posted over a year ago
jodarchy said:
lots of people of an older generation have the same feelings as your step-dad, just talk to him and tell him that the way he reacts to gay people is upsetting for you.
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larouxbestfan said:
i think that you should tell him to respect your opinion and stop making a big deal about something like this EVERY time it comes up. He doesn't have to beleive in gay rights and stuff BUT he should still respect your opinion and stop making faces.

P.S. RENT is AWESEOME!!
P.P.S. KURT RULES!!!! (so does Blaine!)
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I agree with both P.S.'s!!! :D
Ms_Mea posted over a year ago
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