Yes. In the interview I responded honestly about my sexuality, as I believe the only way to banish ignorance is to be open and frank. I answered...
Thanks everyone for your support. Having spoken to some people IRL about it, they did wonder whether the interviewer was trying to put me through...
So I was at an interview this week with a view to becoming a minister. Fairly early on I was "are you still gay"? I asked why, and I was told,...
Reading through all of this, it strikes me that there is a sense of "shame" around having led a straight life before coming out as gay. I think...
Hey. Coming out for me was a dual process - coming to terms with and working out who I am, and communicating that to others. I originally came...
You've hit the nail on the head. My last full-on relationship was pretty dire for both sides, and it was pretty unhealthy - and I really don't...
Thanks Silverhalo, I'd like to think so! Been asked to be at a number of family functions recently, and they keep on saying "and you can bring...
Thanks guys - I am blessed with a good friendship circle with lots of queer friends, have hobbies I'm passionately committed to, and been to...
I'm going through phase where I am so so so fed up of being single. I don't want to just settle for anyone, but I am really missing closeness, of...
Thanks silverhalo - I let it go in the end, as ultimately I didn't want to be messed around. That and I deserve to be with someone who actually...
I have been increasingly vulnerable about my sexuality recently - and it's been both empowering and terrifying at the same time! As someone who is...
Does anyone have any advice or insights on this? I'd appreciate any help you can give :blush:
This to me sounds like an emotionally abusive relationship- my ex behaved like this towards me and it was very harmful and really knocked myself...
There was a girl that I dated at the beginning of the year for 6 weeks. It was me that pursued her - asking her on a date, asking her if she would...
So I think I'm falling for a guy, when I thought I was a lesbian. After much soul-searching a few years ago I came to the conclusion I am a...
Yes - "lesbian" has always felt like the closest approximation, but then now I call myself that - I do feel a bit of a fraud to the cause, given...
I've been dealing with similar recently - convinced I would probably never go near a guy again after fully recognising how much I fancy women. But...
Yes, I think I'm generally learning to be more authentic outwardly. So part of that journey was to fully embrace the depth of my attraction...
Thanks devotions - you're right, and being authentic in my feelings is more important than strictly adhering to set labels. And the more I allow...
Yes, thinking I'm just going to take it slow and get to know him better. In the position of not feeling like I *have* to be with someone - so...
