We’re a lot of close-minded folks’ first real interaction with a gay person. Some will never change, but a lot of people have their eyes opened when they realize the person they’ve been working with or talking to is queer. There’s this sudden rush of realization many of them get, where they suddenly understand that gay people are just… well… people. Regular people. People with many of the same interests, struggles, and experiences as themselves.

I’m not pretending to be straight or hiding who I am. I’m literally just being myself. I openly talk about my boyfriend the same way anyone talks about their SO.