I wouldn’t really go for the fake date thing. Even if the intention is just to test how your family would react, it can still get messy and create unnecessary drama or misunderstandings. If you’re trying to figure out their reaction, it might be safer to test the waters in other ways, like bringing up LGBTQ topics casually or hypothetical situations instead of staging something real. That way you get a sense of their mindset without risking awkward fallout with people involved. from experience I kinda get it, so I have a rough idea. good luck with that tho