If my partner is out of the closet and I'm not out yet, will this cause a lot of issues in our relationship?

I was a lesbian for 6 years, My partner was more comfortable with her sexuality then I was and I was afraid of what my family and friends thought of me, over time I would distance myself from her unless we were alone or at home, and it began to make her feel as I was ashamed of her, and I was not ashamed I loved her more then anything, but I could feel her love slipping over time, and eventually I decided to come out and everyone was supported though there were a few that were not! I could finally hug her and be with her anywhere i wanted because we wanted! we were just like everyone else! and now I wouldnt change it for the world! But yes it did cause a lot of issues! I hope that helped and thank you for choosing 7cups of tea!

Talk it out. Loving partners should be supportive. Whether you are ready or not, they should be supportive. Sometimes, even with straight couples, one partner doesn't want the world to know about the relationship before the other one does. Make sure your partner knows it is not because of embarrassment. Explain why you want more time.

Yes, your partner would feel too uncomfortable and annoyed that you won't allow any affection toward him/her/them just because you aren't out of the closet yet. Your partner might eventually give up on you and seek someone else who would accept their own self for who she/he is or they are.

This has happened to me, if your partner loves you then they shouldn't care if you're closeted or not, If things are becoming strained then maybe draw up a plan with your partner about coming out. If you wanted to talk more i'm open ears :)

This only causes an issue in your relationship if you are insecure about your relationship, my GF is out to a select few people and they all know about me and they all love me. However before she told them about me I never once pressured her into coming out because I knew that was her process and I love watching her grow.

It can be difficult, yes. But I would say that as long as you are open with your partner about being closeted and they understand and respect that beforehand, it should be okay. I think communication is definitely key here. Also remember though that just because you are in a relationship doesn't mean that you have to come out. If your partner is pressuring you to do so, understand that maybe this relationship isn't working at this moment.

Short answer: it can. Long answer: it entirely depends on your relationship and your individual situation. Everyone will be in a different situation, despite any similarities. The big thing is to remember that it will only cause issues if you allow it to.

Potentially yes. You should never feel too pressured to come out now that you are in a relationship, but if you put yourself in your partner's shoes, at some point they are going to want to be open about their relationship with you and if you are not ready to come out yet, it may put pressure on the relationship. You should try to decide what you want to do, talk with your partner about this fully. Neither of you should feel pressure on the relationship, if you enjoy being together and are happy together, don't be afraid to show it at some point. I hope this helps.

If your partner is out of the closet and you're not out yet, it will only cause a lot of issues in your relationship only if you choose to let it. It takes more time for some people to come out and you can't force someone to come out in any way, shape form or fashion. They have to be ready to do that on their own. Surely your partner understands how this feels so they shouldn't rush you. Before the relationship gets to serious I recommend that you sit down and have a conversation with your partner so that you may prevent any problems from occurring in the future.

Communication is key to relationships. Just speak to your partner about the issue (what both of you want, problems that may occur, etc) and decide how both of you are going to move forward in this. It's not a 50/50 problem since your partner's family/friends may be more understanding than your's or you may be more worried about coming out than your partner is. It will be an issue if you make it an issue though.

It may, depending on how important it is to them to be out and how connected they are to your relatives and friends. Even if they agree to pretend around your family, if you all aren't extra careful with social media settings they may find out just by seeing other people's comments on your posts. Besides, if they see you two together they'll probably suspect--at least one or two of them will. Basically if you want to stay closeted in this case you'll need to keep your partner and your family completely separate--preferably don't even mention their existence to your family.

It might, depending on how open your partner is to having a relationship that no one really knows about. It all depends on how you choose to go about this, but by no means should you feel forced to come out by anyone.

If your partner is out of the closest and you aren't yet, this may cause potential issues in your relationship if you two decide to make big relationships commitments to one another. To solve such an issue, you and your partner should together analyze what is keeping you from coming out and take it one step at a time to come out to those around you.

Make sure your partner understands that you are still in the closet, and that they need to respect that, if they can't, that may not be the best relationship for you

Not necessarily! For some people it's a bit hard to have to hide their relationship due to the other not being out yet, but many couples can find a balance fit for the situation, something that works for both. It's important to talk about this, to keep each other updated about your feelings, and to respect each other's needs. Surely your partner can understand why you're not out, if you talk about it. Discussing your feelings and a lifestyle that can meet the needs of both is the key to a successful relationship.

It can be tricky yes, as youve not come out yet they'll be things you won't be comfortable doing yet due to this, but if your partners aware and is supportive and is willing to help you through coming out then things should be fine and they'll be there for you and once your out you can both enjoy the things you should do :)

It will probably cause some issues between the two of you, but it's extremely important to talk to your partner about this. Communication is key. If your partner pressures you to come out when you're not ready, that's a bad thing and you should rethink your relationship, since you want your partner to be a compassionate and empathetic person.

It depends on your partner. In my experience we looked at it as ours and only ours for and 3 months until she felt comfortable with telling her family.

Talk to your partner and come to terms in your relationship that you're both comfortable with. It doesn't have to cause issues if you can find that middle ground.

It really depends on your partner. Sometimes it does not bother them that would be fine. But others can be bothered by this. So talk to your partner to find out whether it is okay if you are not out yet.