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Good luck to you. You did the right thing in arranging a meeting at a public venue for all the reasons you cited. As for hug/handshake when you first meet, that will have to be a last moment call. The body language of everyone will likely dictate how the meeting will go down. You may end up with just icy stares. I hope not, but I know from your posts that this will not be easy.

Good luck.

How long has it been since you've seen them? or talked on the phone?

I am hoping they have reconsidered their position and realize that loving you means accepting who you are and accepting your partner.

Be kind...even if they are not. If you love them, tell them so. The hug, handshake, etc... I agree with ggsitc... it will depend on the body language.

I know from my experiences, parents can be very narrow minded... wanting their children to live the life they do... but I also know that it doesn't always happen that way b/c their life works for them, but not for you...

My husband's sister was gay... it was always very hard for her parents to accept. But I have always (ALWAYS) held the opinion that you do not love someone b/c they are like you... you love them for who they are and when they can be themselves around you, then everyone is happier.

I'm truly sorry you are having to deal with this with your parents. You are an adult. You are happy. Let them see that. And good luck~ I hope it works out for the best.

good luck man i hope it goes well. i remember hearing about your problems a while ago. i hope it goes ok man, im straight but i come from a very religious family. if they knew i cammed or the things i have done with women they prob wouldnt speak to me for good while. look i really it all works out man

So, how'd it go?