Imagine living with your partner for over a year, only to find out they’ve been keeping a major secret from you. That’s exactly what happened to one man who discovered that his boyfriend’s parents had no idea about their son’s sexuality, or the true nature of their relationship. The couple, both men in their twenties, had been living together in a two-bedroom flat in California, while the boyfriend’s family lived in Florida. But when the parents announced they were coming to visit, things took a dramatic turn…
The Big Secret

The Parents’ Visit

The Unexpected Request

The Shocking Truth

The Roommate Ruse

Taking a Stand ✊

The Ultimatum ⚖️

The Accusations Fly ️

The Background

The Broken Trust

The Temporary Solution

The Dealbreaker

The Future

The Fallout and the Future
This shocking revelation has left the couple at odds, with the man refusing to participate in the roommate ruse. He’s currently staying with a friend until his boyfriend’s parents leave, but the future of their relationship hangs in the balance. Being closeted is a dealbreaker for him, and he feels betrayed by his boyfriend’s deception. The couple plans to talk once the parents are gone, but only time will tell if they can mend their relationship and move forward. ♂️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA for not pretending to be someone you’re not for BF’s lies.

NTA. Boyfriend needs to come clean with parents about relationship

NTA- He lied for 2 years and wants you to hide. ♂️

Comment section turns into a discussion about the ‘quest room’

Coming out of the closet is hard, but staying in hurts.

Supportive commenters suggest discussing coming out to his parents together
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Being true to yourself is more important than pleasing others.

Supportive straight man defends gay bros against homophobic parents.
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Honesty is key in any relationship

Partner lied about being out, OP won’t pretend to be straight

Partner lied for 2 years, but people blame the one lied to?

NTA, but forcing him to out himself is not recommended. Consider leaving.

A quest room? Count me in!

OP’s boyfriend trying to force him back in the closet

Partner’s dishonesty exposed. Commenter not at fault.

Partner comes out after lying, but denies choice to girlfriend.

Her boyfriend has been calling their female friends to be his pretend girlfriend

Navigating coming out to conservative parents ️

Partner lied about coming out to parents, NTA for setting boundaries

Roommate lied, NTA for not pretending. I get it

NTA for not tolerating closetedness dealbreaker and being lied to.

Curious about the spare bedroom’s double duty?

Partner’s closeted sexuality causes issues with bigoted parents. NTA.
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Betrayed and lied to, NTA stands up for themselves
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Partner’s refusal to come out to parents, NTA.

Partner lied about sexuality, expects deception. NTA for leaving.

Gay man gives advice to partner on coming out to parents
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Partner’s deception and lack of trust causes heartbreak. NTA.

Don’t be his closeted roommate. You gave him the ultimatum.

Navigating the complexities of coming out to parents. NTA for standing up for yourself.
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Movie recommendation to educate clueless boyfriend

Partner’s closeted status causes major inconvenience and trust issues. NTA.
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OP refuses to pretend he’s just a roommate to protect BF’s secret

Partner is NTA for wanting honesty, but outing is wrong

Lesbian commenter shares understanding and advice for closeted boyfriend.

Don’t be someone’s dirty little secret NTA

Transform your spare room into an adventure with quest ideas!

The struggle of maintaining a relationship with unsupportive parents

Boyfriend lied for 2+ years about being out to family. NTA.

Partner lied about being just a roommate for 2+ years. NTA.

Deceived for 2 years – NTA’s fury over closeted partner ️
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Partner comes out after 2 years of lying. Trust issues?

Southern mother supports son’s relationship, urges him to not accept denial

Insider shares heartbreaking story of cultural acceptance and honesty.

Roommate situation ends with NTA verdict

Don’t settle for being a secret You deserve better.

Respect his privacy, but don’t compromise your own values
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Setting boundaries and respecting choices. NTA

Being true to yourself is never wrong. #NTA

Queer person supports OP’s decision to not pretend to be roommate.
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Honesty is the best policy

Partner’s denial and lack of communication leads to NTA judgement.

Hiding relationship from SO’s family is not okay. NTA.


