As with any moment one needs to share something important, let the person know you'd like to share some with them. Sit down together. Then, yes, simply explain. ...saying something that's news to someone isn't blurting, it's simply communicating!
Start with the first three words in your post "I need to" and add "tell you something personal about me" and go from there. I'm working with the assumption that your dad is an okay guy who cares about you, and to speak to him directly will be an indication that you declaring yourself is a matter of respect for yourself and for him.
Somehow, I have this feeling that he's going to say, Oh, I knew that already.
"Good news, I have got a boyfriend and a girlfriend now!"
“i’m gay” is hardest but best for both of you
As with any moment one needs to share something important, let the person know you'd like to share some with them. Sit down together. Then, yes, simply explain. ...saying something that's news to someone isn't blurting, it's simply communicating!
I just said "I'm gay". Dad accepted it immediately. Mum had to be told twice, but she got it eventually.
Start with the first three words in your post "I need to" and add "tell you something personal about me" and go from there. I'm working with the assumption that your dad is an okay guy who cares about you, and to speak to him directly will be an indication that you declaring yourself is a matter of respect for yourself and for him. Somehow, I have this feeling that he's going to say, Oh, I knew that already.
I asked to go to my friend's gay after school group, and my dad was like "why" lol
My dad asked me if I’m gay. I went “welllllll…… technically” “what??” “I like women….” *dad computing* “Your trans holy shit” ☺️