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Being outwardly gay in public

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by AshenAngel, Jul 22, 2012.

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Gay in Public?

  1. I don't show my orientation with my partner in public

    10 vote(s)
    22.7%

  2. My partner and I hold hands

    20 vote(s)
    45.5%

  3. My partner and I kiss

    11 vote(s)
    25.0%

  4. Other/tell me in post:)

    8 vote(s)
    18.2%
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  1. spellbound

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    me and my beautiful gf hold hands and hug eachother... we're both out so people know its not only from friendship and we get alot of shit bcuz of it... <3 her so much
     
    #21 spellbound, Jul 23, 2012
  2. cityofangels

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    If I did have a girlfriend I wouldn't have a problem holding hands with her in public, or a small little kiss here and there (no making out though). Although if I was with family, I would tone it down when I am around them.
     
    #22 cityofangels, Jul 23, 2012
  3. Aareon

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    This can't really apply to me because I've never been in a relationship before, but I'll be interested to see these results.
     
    #23 Aareon, Jul 23, 2012
  4. MariRawr

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    Kinda hard to hold her hand if she's across the North Sea XD oTL But okay, if I could, I'd hold hands with her. Not embarrassed to kiss her or anything, simply not the type for PDA. Maybe a kiss on the cheek and a peck on the lips if it's a special occasion, but besides that, pretty much just hugs and holding hands would do.
     
    #24 MariRawr, Jul 24, 2012
  5. redstormrising

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    my gf and i kiss (tastefully), hold hands pretty much everywhere we go, cuddle, and sometimes i sit on her lap. neither of us are particularly shy about expressing physical affection in public
     
    #25 redstormrising, Jul 24, 2012
  6. xxnevadarlingxx

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    The reaction is never pretty for me and my wife but we're tough girls. It doesn't change a thing. We're totally and uniquely ourselves.
     
    #26 xxnevadarlingxx, Jul 24, 2012
  7. RemyLeBeau

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    Oh yeah, we go out of the way to hold hands (I love holding hands), and we give quick kisses on the cheek away as a greeting or farewell (or if she's being super cute). No one seems to care where I live.
     
    #27 RemyLeBeau, Jul 24, 2012
  8. redstormrising

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    yea, no one cares where i live either. the only comments we've ever gotten are positive ones, remarking on how cute we are, etc.
     
    #28 redstormrising, Jul 24, 2012
  9. Paper Heart

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    When I start dating someone, if he's comfortable holding hands and little things like that, then we'll be doing them. I don't see why our genders should be a factor in why we wouldn't. (Well I do know why, I just don't care for the reasoning behind it.)
     
    #29 Paper Heart, Jul 24, 2012
  10. Kidd

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    I really don't even think twice about it. I absolutely refuse to live my life in fear of other people. I've never been in any sort of hardcore romantic relationship, but when I have gone out with guys, I've never been scared to get close to them. My first relationship wasn't very serious at all, but we used to sit side-by-side, super close together, on the couches in the student union (which are huge) and no one looked twice. He basically was cuddling me, in public, playing with my hair, my legs, whatever.

    The only time anyone ever made any kind of comment whatsoever, and I don't even really count this, was when he walked me to class once. We were leaving our theater class together and I was on my way to my probation/parole lecture. It was cold outside and snowing and the sidewalks were a little treacherous so we linked arms and were kind of holding hands and then I heard a really disgusted "ugh" behind me, so I stopped and turned around, and it was some gap-toothed hillbilly kid in ratty sweatpants. So I couldn't possibly care any less about what he, and people like him, think about me. And for this area, those are the only kind of people that are going to even think about saying something. As soon as you take a stand for yourself, people shut up. He looked at me and just walked off. Too bad, because he could have made my day.
     
    #30 Kidd, Jul 24, 2012
  11. AshenAngel

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    My amazing, gorgeous girlfriend and i hold hands, hug and cuddle, that sort of thing. I'd be kissing her all the time, too- if I only knew whether or not she's comfortable with that yet....
     
    #31 AshenAngel, Jul 24, 2012
  12. Maddy

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    I've kissed girls in public before. Regularly hold hands with female friends too.
     
    #32 Maddy, Jul 24, 2012
  13. Mercuree

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    It's a bit difficult seeing as I am only partially out (but couldn't care less who sees what any more) and my not-yet-boyfriend is totally in the closet. But have managed to sneak a few kisses and even one pretty much in the middle of a crowded bar. Was awesome! :grin:
     
    #33 Mercuree, Jul 25, 2012
  14. SimplyJay

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    I've never had a boyfriend, but If I did I deff would not show anything in public...
    * Where I live that would be a very bad idea
    * I consider public displays of affection rude (and I'm counting straights in this too)
     
    #34 SimplyJay, Jul 25, 2012
  15. spellbound

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    ...sweetheart, you know me, you know what i do. where did the word "uncomfortable" come up?
     
    #35 spellbound, Jul 26, 2012
  16. AshenAngel

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    last time you seemed.... idk.... maybe i just suprised you or something >.<
     
    #36 AshenAngel, Jul 26, 2012
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