[header] How to accept someone close to you admitting they're gay [title] Recognize how it feels when others don't accept you. [step] At some point in your life, you've probably felt unfairly judged or criticized by others. This may have been over your interests, your personality, or something you said/did. 
Now imagine how hurt your friend or relative would be if you rejected them based on something they had no control over. [substeps] Put yourself in the other person's shoes.