Many confuse homosexuality with promiscuity, ignoring the fact that many gay and lesbian couples have lived together for quite some time in monogamous relationships. Another common mistake is to assume that we try to shove it down your throat excessively. The equivalent of that would be to say that heterosexual couples try to do the same thing. The thought is simply absurd, since not everyone is alike and different people have different ways of expressing their romantic side. If you would like to know the real us, just ask.
Stereotypes can lead to incorrect assumptions.
So far, the signs are good and we are making progress in achieving the rights that the Constitution should already guarantee us. Hopefully, as we move forward into the new millenium, understanding and acceptance will increase and the hatred will recede.