How would I go about telling someone I have soulbonds? My best friend thinks otherkin are a joke and I’m afraid she’ll feel the same about my soulbonds even tough she’s a writer too and the concept originated from authors. You’d think since she’s a sexual minority she would understand, but I’m afraid she just doesn’t believe otherkin, especially fictionkin, are anything more than people who are over-obsessed or schizophrenic. Have any advice?

Oooh, this is a tough question. Talking about soulbonds with people who don’t have them runs the risk of the person thinking that you are “crazy” or “need help” or even that you’re just lying and making it up for attention. Not everyone will react that way, especially if they’re a good friend, but its a good thing to keep in mind.

Ask yourself firstly, if the person you’re going to tell really needs to know. If your soulbonds front a lot, the answer to this is probably yes.If they’re quieter, the answer may be no.

Ask yourself, if telling them will put you in any danger. 

If telling someone is important, and it won’t put you in any danger, I think the best way to introduce someone to the idea is slowly, with a word here and there. “Legolas would love this breakfast cereal.”  “Legolas doesn’t think that’s very funny.”

Introduce it like a roleplaying concept, and gradually imply that you’re serious about it.

If your friend is a writer they may already be soulbonded to some of their characters, and not completely understand what they’re experiencing, so you may be able to come out ahead there.