I came out of the closet 4 years ago I was talking to this guy and I asked him over to my house my family walked in as I was kissing him and I was taken by surprise. Allof my family said well it was about time that I said something. I also grew up in an area that was very churchified-meaning that you were not supposed to be gay. Many of us all know that coming out is difficult because we are afraid of people not acceptig us for who we are but, the first people you shouyld say somthing to are your family. They will support you and be there when others hurt you with their mean antics.
You lady or woman or gilfriends aka fag hags will be there and women love gay men because of the fact they can be single and you can be theirb date and they do not have to worry about you taking them to bed or not. The girl that I was dating as a cover still loves me as of today and we talk to each other about boyfriend problems.
There are many pros top coming out. and you will feel better about yourself and many peoplre will respect you, few will hatev you.