Maybe they had religious parents. Religion can always put a halt to being honest with yourself. Or maybe their parents were actually hippy dippy and way liberal. I’ve seen it happen both ways. I’ve known closeted dudes who come from the most liberal upbringing and still somehow reject their true self. They have everyone ready to welcome them with open arms and yet they still can’t come to terms with it. That’s because sexuality is so personal. Conservative parents, fear of disownment and religion definitely play a role in someone ‘s decision to remain in the closet. But at the end of the day, it’s all about whether or not that person can feel okay about loving another man.