Dear Friends,
Keeping it short and sweet is the way to go, along with keeping the lines of communication open.
Please say "sexual orientation," rather than the older term, "sexual preference," as Gays (as well as transgender) did not choose to be this way.
By the way, sexual orientation is in reference to a person's true gender, which is the one they identify with.
Be patient with yourself; it takes time to know your sexual orientation.
Yours truly,
Monica