I don't care if it comes up in conversation and it's relevant rather than randomly asked or brought up (because that'd be weird). I want to feel comfortable with myself in other people's company and they don't necessarily have to know my (lack of) sexuality. I don't necessarily feel like I have to hide and I don't want to feel like I have to.
Though, personally, I've accepted that part of myself for a very long time after an even longer time not completely understanding and being educated about it all. It's best to just not give them an answer.Īnd sure, one doesn't owe them anything. Some people just ask questions by which they don't want to hear the answer. Not sure how great this sounds, but I honestly regret saying anything and just keep my mouth shut. And I'm not talking about complete strangers, but family. It's even more pain when they don't even try to be a better ally. Kind of like people who claim to be 'allies' to 'all', but. I think it's kind of hard in general explaining it to someone who isn't very educated about anything other than heterosexuality and cisgender.
