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Dating is tough in general, but it can be especially tricky if you’re trying to date while you’re in the closet. Whatever your reasons are for not being open about your sexual orientation or gender identity, you can still date and have meaningful relationships. Just be sure to establish your boundaries with your date so you’re comfortable being yourself and you don’t run the risk of being outed before you’re ready.
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QuestionI don't know of many LGBT communities near me, and my school can't help since I'm private-schooled. Where should I go to meet up with some LGBT+ people?Hel MallCommunity AnswerYou could try searching online or asking people who might know and wouldn't make fun of you (if you know anybody). A lot of LGBT meetup announcements can be found with a simple Google search (city/town name+LGBT+meetup).
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QuestionI'm out of the closet, but my girlfriend isn't. I don't know how to be affectionate to her without her freaking out, thinking she will be outed. Help please?Community AnswerKeep the PDA to a minimum, and make sure you make time where the two of you can be alone so that you can be affectionate. Communication is always key, so just ask her what she is/isn't comfortable doing when you're around other people.
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- ↑ https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrishernandez/struggles-of-dating-in-your-twenties-according-to-gay-men
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- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/content/dating-in-the-closet/
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- ↑ https://www.myunidays.com/CA/en-CA/blog/article/a-guide-to-gay-dating
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