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Originally posted by keshaspearsxo
There's totally a grey area between being "out" and being "closeted" that people don't realise - an area where you are open about your sexuality, but never had to make an occasion to come "out". In instances like where a family or friends already know beforehand and have figured out you are gay, or in ones where the idea of having to confront people and come "out" as though you have a dirty secret is terrifying or brings you anxiety, but in a more relaxed situation where you simply are asked, you have no problem stating your orientation.
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This x 1million.
Also, a lot of people don't realize this, perhaps because they're so young, but if you subscribe to the "coming out" philosophy beyond immediate family and close friends, you will essentially be coming out your entire life.
Every new job, every new social interaction, you're going to feel the need to make your sexuality known or feel that you're somehow being inauthentic. Call me crazy but I don't think either of those are healthy ways to live.
never felt I was obliged to since they never needed to confirm to me that they were straight