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Scenario

When partners don't understand cultural stakes of coming out

My girlfriend wants me to come out to my traditional Korean parents but she does not understand that I could lose my entire extended family and cultural community.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Romantic relationships can struggle when partners cannot comprehend the full social cost of visibility.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gay and lesbian identity across cultures?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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