I dont tell my friends about it because Im afraid it would change their perception of me and my hopeful-profession (Im a religion Major right now hoping to go to seminary). I dont want to toot my own horn, but because of my major, my opinion carries some weight when my friends ask me advice (I wish this wernt the case). I dont want to loose that respect. I dont want to be "that guy".
I dont tell my gf for similar reasons, times 10.
My parents, Its kinda weird. Im sure that they know. I told my mom a few years ago, but i think she thought that it ended. Anyway, they were painting my room, and moved the box where I kept the two dresses I owned out into the family room, and Id be surprised if they didnt see them. I got rid of them, but Im 99% sure it was too late. Anyway, they dont treat me any different, but I feel like its a giant elephant in the room now. So im more afraid to bring it up, I dont know what theyd say, and Im more afraid of the 1% doctrine holding true, and them not knowing about it.