I accepted the fact that it was okay if I was attracted to a man and yes, it was OK if I was attracted to a woman. I saw that there was a whole group of people who knew exactly what I was going through. It was cool to see a group of people so comfortable with themselves and their sexuality, people who had the courage to come out and talk publicly about being gay. It's important for people, especially young people, to get the facts instead of relying on myths and stereotypes originated by people who just don't know any better. I think it's extremely important for people to see positive gay role models.
Many people are afraid of saying something insensitive or sounding stupid to someone who is gay.
Then there are more subtle things that aren't really offensive, but definitely show that people aren't even aware of gay issues or people who are gay. The most common thing is when someone asks me if I have a boyfriend. They are automatically assuming that I am straight. It's weird because this usually happens in friendly conversation with someone I am just getting to know. It seems like such a natural, inoffensive question, but ends up putting me in a tough spot.