Life is short, you only live once, do what makes you happy, it doesn't matter what other's think of you! Your parents are not open minded enough to accept you, that's their lose! My grandma, 20 years ago, when she was in her 80's, commented how many same sex couples have strong relationships, it's so rare to find true love, so gender doesn't really matter. My own best friend and my husband's best friend are gay, we love them. Most younger generation in the US are very accepting but some older folks are still not. I hope you will meet someone great just like yourself soon!