Do you HAVE to come out to the world? (about being homosex)

Well I don't go around saying "Hi my names Joe, I'm a heterosexual did you know?". So no..you don't have to announce it as if it's some official thing you have to state when meeting people. Obviously if you have a boyfriend and are affectionate in public then people will assume or possibly ask if they're a little unsure, then of course you'd be best to tell them.

The large majority, and I mean LARGE majority of people are not going to have preferences on sexuality when it comes to being your acquaintance or friend, do not let your background make assumptions about your peers...unless of course it's a religious intolerance and your peers share the faith..

I'm not flamboyant or in your face with my sexuality, but is it morally/politically correct to let people know...just in case they have preferences in friendships/acquaintances or whatevs.

Yeah but sometimes I feel a bit insecure. I used to have a few asian friends and I'd never told them (or anyone) but they were really deeply homophobic and i don't think they would have been pleased to hear it. I just think, in new situations, it is necessary. For example many times at parties etc I engage in banter and having a good time with the lads unbeknownst to them that I was gay and then recently (twice) I mentioned I was gay at a gathering and I was excluded, dismissed by the guys and another time I was left with the girls whilst the guys went out to get more booze without asking if I wanted to come to. I know I shouldn't get sensitive about it... but what can I do.. I'm gay

Nahh srsly, it sort of bums me out.

those guys were Asian as well?

Generally if someone is going to take issue to your sexuality it will be another male, females will likely be much more accepting. However again most males won't have an issue. But lets say we just met, I'd find it a bit weird if one of the first things you said was the fact you were gay, I'd not expect a gay man to announce his sexuality to me like it was his identity. After chatting for a while if he mentioned his partner, who was male, that would be totally understandable, or if we were talking about someone else's relationship or a girl and he said "well I don't need to worry about that being gay!", that again would be fine, just not on the opening few sentences basically.

No they were white, but they definitely were treading on egg shells after finding out. I suppose I should just be more chilled about it, I love female company as much as the next guy (gay or straight) but I don't want to be boxed with them all the time. I just want to be normal. Thanks for the advice though

Honestly, no one cares anymore.
It really pisses me off when celebrities come out saying 'oo im gay every one look at me give me sympathy', no one gives a ****, OK, its the 21st century.

Does it help, being gay, if you are a celebrity? They all seem a bit too... fabulous to relate to though. Which is why I find them so confusing. I don;t understand how these people are meant to be 'role models' when all they do is bitch/gossip or grab naked womens flabby bits and tell them they look gorgeous

Is it necessary? If no one asks no one need know.

I'm not flamboyant or in your face with my sexuality, but is it morally/politically correct to let people know...just in case they have preferences in friendships/acquaintances or whatevs.

Can you just go through life not telling anyone who need not know? On top of my reserved personality I also come from an intolerant background...so yeah.

Thanks

lol JUST LOL

Op was a girl complaining about twilight a few days ago.

Edit: Who negged me for this? I know OP irl.

Well I don't go around saying "Hi my names Joe, I'm a heterosexual did you know?". So no..you don't have to announce it as if it's some official thing you have to state when meeting people.