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Tom Daley

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Agus Tue 03-Dec-13 14:27:32

I can't say this has come as any surprise to me. I wish him every happiness in his new relationship.

What a refreshing attitude when. Greedy grin. Wish I had a like emoticon.

whenim64 Tue 03-Dec-13 14:17:54

He's been bullied and harrased online, so has taken the power back by speaking about his new relationship with a guy - good for him. He will have done himself some good, and some young people who lack the confidence to come out will appreciate what he's done. Speaking as the mum of a son who has dated both boys and girls, and has recently got engaged to a lovely young woman. He has always been open about his sexual attraction to both sexes (we call it greedy in my family!! grin ) Tom Daley will find life easier by being able to make his own choices without wondering whether someone is going to make hurtful comments. It shouldn't be like that, but there are many small-minded people out there.

henetha Tue 03-Dec-13 13:52:06

I've followed Tom Daley's career with great interest as he lives in Plymouth, my home city when I was young.
His announcement took a lot of courage, and makes no difference whatsoever to how I admire his dedication to diving. Most people feel the same, I expect. But there are bound to be some cyber bullies out there who will probably give him a hard time, sadly.
The best of luck to him. Loads of us will still support him.

sunseeker Tue 03-Dec-13 13:43:53

On local radio this morning there was a long discussion about his statement that he was now in a relationship with a man, although he has said he still likes girls. There has also been a discussion on Radio 2. Why are people so concerned with a persons sexuality? As far as I am concerned it makes no difference to my opinion of him, he seems a pleasant enough chap - but I'm not interested in his sport so don't know that much about him, although I now know more about him that I particularly wanted to!

I have always held the view that you can't help who you fall in love with and if that person is of the same sex - then so what.