Dear Savvy Auntie,
My 14-year-old niece thinks she’s bisexual.
She told her mom who was
very warm and inviting for her daughter to open up. But one thing I
disagree with is that she told my niece that she didn't think she was old
enough, or has had enough experience with boys, to be making this
decision.
I disagree; I think at 14 you are aware of your sexuality . I know I was.
As
they live in a small community outside of a larger city, my sister
thought it best that my niece keep this between the two of them, until
my niece experienced what it is like to date boys.
Technically,
I'm not supposed to know, but my sister couldn't share it with her
girlfriends in the community as some of the adults are the biggest
culprits for spreading rumors and secrets.
It makes it tough, as I
want my niece to know I support her; gay, straight, bisexual - I don't
care, as long as she finds love and happiness.
Thoughts on how I can broach the subject, without betraying my sister?
Bisexual Niece