I can't say that I have been in this situation, but I have had a couple of friends come out, so I am going to go based off everyone's reactions. Honestly if they are true friends they should accept you for who you are. I know that sometimes different religions or morals (I'm not saying this very well so please people, I don't mean this offensively) can make it hard for some people to accept, but you are still the same person no matter whether you have publicly come out or not. If you feel like you need help from other people who have gone through this, see if there is a LGBT community around that you can talk to. Remember, you are who you are and your sexuality isn't the only part of you that matters. It might help is you talk about this with a couple of close friends before your wider circle. Good luck and I hope this has helped, even slightly :)

If your friends wont accept you then you really don't want them as friends. I recently came out to my cousin and her friends after they spoke about how they "hated lesbians". It was bs, it hurt me, but I wanted to prove a point.

When I came out, it was really hard. I have very traditional parents as well.. My mom hasn't taken it very well and still doesn't after 2 years. Although we still have a relationship. My dad has accepted as best as possible because he doesn't want to lose his only daughter. You just need to sit down and be honest with them. It's your life and being with a woman isn't going to change who you are, but instead help you become who you areeant to be. As for friends, I did lose contact with a lot of friends. Some for a few weeks or months as they got over the change, and some totally accepted it and we're ecstatic to meet my girlfriend. But there will be those friends (or hopefully not) who will not agree with it and refuse to be around you. All I am say is, wish them luck in life and let them know you will always be there for them even if they can't or won't be for you. Don't be angry with them, it IS a huge thing to hear from your friend. Just be supportive of them. Hopefully they will come around. Too many girls keep it bottles up because they are afraid of what people will say, especially loved ones. But instead, open up, share, be who you are and don't allow others to influence your decision and dont let their hate penetrate your mind. You are better than that. I wish you luck, girl! Be strong!

If you don't feel comfortable, you don't had to tell them. You aren't lying, you're just not ready for the truth. As for rumors, that IS how I came out. It works but out of respect, you should be the one to do it. If you aren't ready, take your time and do it when you are... I did lose one of my best friends because I didn't tell her. If anything, start with your best friend. The person who should understand you more than your own self.. It will be errrr if they know from your own mouth. It WILL be hard. Nothing like this is ever easy.. But you will know in your heart you've done the right thing, and that is all that matters. Also, be the one who tells your parents. They raised you and love you and deserve to be respected enough to hear it from you. If even that is too hard, try writing them a letter. But be there when they read it. That way you can get everything out beforehand and be more prepared. This WILL be scary.. But at some point it should happen. But YOU and only you can make the decision when to do it. If your friend knows, make sure he or she does not tell anybody else as it is your situation to deal with. I'd you want to talk more you an contact me through my Facebook. Good luck