The Olympic bronze medallist tweeted thanks to his mother for her support, but also revealed some members of his family advised against him going publicwith the news of his sexuality.
Daley has dated girls but says he entered into the relationship in Spring of this year, something that has turned his life upside down.
He said:'Come Spring this year, my life changed, massively, when I met someone and they make me feel so happy, so safe and everything just feels great.
'Well that someone is a guy. And it did take me by surprise a little bit. It was always in the back of my head that something like that could happen. But it wasn't until Spring this year that something just clicked, it felt right. And I was like: OK.
'Like I said, my whole world just changed right there and then. Of course, I still fancy girls, but right now I'm dating a guy and I couldn't be happier. I feel safe and it just feels right.'
Revealing the news to his family was particularly difficult for Daley - who received full support from his mum, Debbie.
Some members of his family has 'mixed opinions' on him revealing he was in a same sex relationship and wanted him to remain silent about it.
He said: 'My mum's been so supportive as well, I can count the number of people on my hand that I've told, but all my friends and family that I have told have been so supportive and great.
'But I told the rest of my family today and let's just say they had mixed opinions, lots of them didn't believe it, lots of them wanted me to keep it quiet.'
CELEBRITIES TWEET THEIR SUPPORT
'@TomDaley1994 Well done sunshine, dive into love' - RUSSELL BRAND
'Inspiring and brave…..as always!!! #RespectTom' - KYLIE MINOGUE
'Huge respect for @tomdaley1994 for coming out in such a brave manner. Lovely guy too X' - UNA HEALY OF THE SATURDAYS
'Delighted that @TomDaley1994 is happy in his new relationship. Well done for sharing it. Good luck to them both' - GARY LINEKER
'Well done @TomDaley1994 brave decision to be honest about current relationship with man." Is it a big deal I don't think so" '- MATTHEW PINSENT
'Of course we support you @TomDaley1994 and we all love you even more for your bravery and honesty. X' - DAVID WALLIAMS
'Well done Tom Daley' - MATT LUCAS
Source: DailyMailSport
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