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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks for the replies.

I meant is that it is “freeing” in that he can talk about his boyfriends etc just like we talk about ours. There has always been a sadness about him that I hope will change

Understand about not making a big deal and treating him same.

Still wondering if saying “we have loved you all these years and knew you were gay, and nothing changes and we will just continue as is” is off limits?

Any different advice for an elderly grandmother whom he is close to? What would be most supportive?  (She has also assumed he was gay for years and could care less).

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I really don’t see anything as off limits as long as it’s how you feel. Take your cues from him, less is more, let him open up about it on his own time. You don’t need to get the scoop on his boyfriend situation right away. If he wants to tell you great but otherwise just say what is on your heart then take the kid out for ice cream or something. Seriously it can make it worse when people make it a thing. [/quote]

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