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Contents:
- WHAT DO YOU SAY TO “THAT’S SO GAY” AND OTHER ANTI-LGBTQ COMMENTS?
- WHAT DO YOU SAY TO ‘THAT’S SO GAY’ & OTHER ANTI-LGBTQ+ COMMENTS?
- HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE GAY
- AM I GAY?
- 34 OF THE BT RPONS WHEN SOMEONE ASSUM AND CALLS YOU GAY
- HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM GAY? SIGNS YOU ARE GAY
- HOW TO RPOND TO ANTI-GAY ARGUMENTS WHOUT FLIPPG THE DNER TABLE
- HOW TO TELL YOUR PARENTS YOU ARE GAY
- TOP 7 WAYS TO RPOND TO “THAT’S SO GAY!”
- GAY QUOT
WHAT DO YOU SAY TO “THAT’S SO GAY” AND OTHER ANTI-LGBTQ COMMENTS?
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WHAT DO YOU SAY TO ‘THAT’S SO GAY’ & OTHER ANTI-LGBTQ+ COMMENTS?
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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE GAY
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AM I GAY?
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34 OF THE BT RPONS WHEN SOMEONE ASSUM AND CALLS YOU GAY
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HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM GAY? SIGNS YOU ARE GAY
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HOW TO RPOND TO ANTI-GAY ARGUMENTS WHOUT FLIPPG THE DNER TABLE
If you tend to velop csh on people who are the same genr as you, uld be a sign that you’re gay.
You n be gay even if you’ve had straight relatnships the past. If you felt unfortable wh physil ntact wh each girl, you may be gay.
If you often fantasize about relatnships volvg specific genrs, you may be queer or gay. You may be gay, but you uld also be pansexual or bisexual if you sometim thk about the other genr. Don’t assume you’re gay based on how you walk, talk, or drs.
HOW TO TELL YOUR PARENTS YOU ARE GAY
You’ve probably heard stereotyp about what mak someone gay, but none of the are te. Siarly, walkg or dancg a certa way don’t make you gay, eher.
TOP 7 WAYS TO RPOND TO “THAT’S SO GAY!”
For stance, havg a high-pched voice as a guy don’t make you gay.
How do you know if you’re gay? If you enjoy flirtg wh the same genr, you might be gay or queer.
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GAY QUOT
If you’re not ready to tell everyone that you’re gay, that’s okay!