Are coming outs during the Corona pandemic easier or even harder?
... or both? Those who have made the decision for their coming out often do not want to wait any longer. Often the feelings have accumulated over a long period of time. Many men, once the famous knot has burst, can no longer wait to inform their circle of friends.
However, it quickly becomes apparent that it's not always as easy "as it used to be" to talk to everyone you know in as short a time as possible. Contact restrictions and the like ensure that the next party will certainly be a little longer in coming.
However, this can also be an advantage. Because coming out often takes place on a smaller scale, but on a more personal level.
But what should be considered when coming out in this day and age?
Basic: there is NO guarantee of a positive response!
Even though most coming outs are far more harmonious than is often feared, it should be mentioned at this point that there is of course no guarantee that the other person will react positively. A little residual risk always remains - whether with or without a pandemic.
Still, there are some tricks right now that can help take some of the hustle out of your own coming out.
The virtual coming out variant
A virtual coming out offers the great advantage that many of those affected are a little calmer here than if they were sitting in person in front of mom, dad or their best buddy.
Here, it is best to make an appointment, provide a cup of tea or coffee and - in a relaxed manner - tell everything. Even though this is certainly also an exciting step: sitting in your familiar, protected environment often makes you feel a little more at ease.
Very oldschool: the letter
Writing can be restorative in many ways. Those who write inevitably take time to organize their thoughts.
At the same time, the other person notices that the sender has put a lot of effort into writing the lines. Ideally, this is exactly what is appreciated. Whether the coming out is then packaged in just two sentences or in a complete story is up to each person.
Those who value a particularly "efficient outing", i.e. who want to reach as many people as possible with as little time as possible, can of course also write a collective email.
Very personal and emotional: surprise packages
Outing with surprise packages is especially suitable for people who are very close to the person concerned.
The corresponding packages can contain the most diverse surprises. For example, how about a selection of photos - from childhood to today - and a thank you card for mom and dad, who were always there?
Or with a tape on which the person concerned tells his story? There are virtually no limits to the imagination here - and tears of emotion are often guaranteed.
There is a high probability that the sender's phone will ring shortly after the package is opened.
How can an outing take place during Corona?
Basically, of course, it is important that the person concerned feels comfortable with his or her choice of outing. Modern technology and other, classic methods make it possible to reach just about anyone on the globe, even in times of contact and travel restrictions - no matter how far away they may be.
If you have a lot of patience, you can of course wait until after the pandemic to come out. However, it is usually difficult to be patient after a long period of inner struggle. Some things are so important that they do not allow any further postponement. However, everyone decides for themselves when exactly the right time has come.
The joy is great, because "All You Need" goes into overtime.