Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who is struggling with coming out as asexual to friends and family. Pixel-Shot - stock.adobe.com

DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that I’m asexual.

I overhear conversations my parents have been having with my older siblings on the subject of dating, and I’m becoming increasingly frustrated that my experiences have been so different from theirs. I have never dated the same person twice, as three of my brothers have.

I am considering coming out to a select circle of fellow students on my college campus. Understandably, I’m anxious about it because I have never planned a “coming-out party” before.

I’m also worried about how my parents might react if they find out before I’m ready to t

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