I have recently discovered my dad is gay, but not from him. Should I approach him about this? If so how? My mother passed away 3 years from a long struggle with alcoholism,and my dad showed no interest in dating since. Lately he has been going out and "regaining his social life" which is awesome, but every friend he has brought home has been gay. We have welcomed a few of them like family, and my dad has lately been talking a lot about a certain guy named "Mark". Last week, he accidentally left a pocket dial message in which he talked in depth about his feelings for Mark. My dad and I are very close, and I want him to know I love and support him no matter what, but I am not sure if I should approach him about it or let him come to that point on his own. We live in a very conservative small town, and I have an 18 year old brother, so I understand his need to keep it to himself because of the rumors that may spread. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!