People who are gay don't scare me because I see most of them as people first and gay second because 'gay' is only part of what they are. Apart from the 'gay' part, they are just like me. (There are some of course who are 'gay' first and that defines their whole being ... a bit like being a full on biker)
I was lucky enough to have a gay uncle who came out around about the time I was 13. He was my favourite relative (from the extended family) so when I was going through those teenage years and my mates were accusing each other of being 'homos' at the drop of a hat, I always thought that it wasn't such an insult.
I've worked with quite a few people who are gay ... even had an offer once when I was in staff accommodation which I declined ("we don't have to do anything, just lie here and cuddle" he said). Indeed my previous boss and current boss were/are both gay. Not a worry there except for the time my previous boss said to me in passing "You're quite big aren't you? Did you play rugby?" My current boss is a gay gal so no worries there. We have a great 'blokey' relationship and its really cool to be able to have that sort of a relationship with a woman without the risk of suspicion or rumours.
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