Is anyone else the only openly gay person at their company? I know a couple of my colleagues are uncomfortable with me but I don't think I should have to hide who I am just to make others feel a little more comfortable.

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There are always going to be some people who make themselves uncomfortable around members of our community. But their discomfort is 100% in their heads and !00% their problem, you be you.

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OMG I did that and it was the biggest mistake. I mean,I was definitely not hiding it,but I was overly conservative and quiet about it. What really happened was I was giving way too much respect to people undeserving of that level of respect. It also led people to believe that I was just not comfortable being gay or maybe I was questioning. I was never uncomfortable or questioning,but silence led people's minds to built up ideas. Be out. Do you.

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I know of some other gays but I've never talked to them. I'm the only gay in my 100 person group as far as I'm aware. But it's never been an issue. They've known my partner since year one. We get invited to the weddings and such just like the straight couples.

Does ace/aro/pan count?

I’m the only non-hetero person in corporate finance at my employer.

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