I'd say, not getting the respect that other males get is a big one. All of the other guys opinions are very discussed and addressed but mine are not and i am constantly having to be firmer and more aggressive when talking in front of crowds because nobody "wants" to listen. Im still in high school tho so idk if it gets better
Hiding my sexuality in public
Gaydar not functioning
Conscious about my physique/look. I envy how straight guys can look sloppy and still get attracted by girls
High school
Coming out
Getting bashed on the street for your sexual orientation
Getting told by Christian extremists that you're unnatural and that you're going to hell
Death threats
Homophobic slurs
Dealing with homophobic family members while you're still in the closet
And at the very bottom of my list... Trying to find out whether the guy you like is gay or not
But that's just from my experiences and point of view
I think the hardest part for gays in general is the coming out part.
For me personally the hardest part is the feeling of I can't openly hold my boyfriends hand in public or do anything affectionately openly without getting some sort of look or the feeling of being looked down on for being who I am.
I'd say, not getting the respect that other males get is a big one. All of the other guys opinions are very discussed and addressed but mine are not and i am constantly having to be firmer and more aggressive when talking in front of crowds because nobody "wants" to listen. Im still in high school tho so idk if it gets better
Highschool is the pits, it definitely gets better. In the meantime be more forceful with your opinions, speak until you're heard.
