Maybe the questions bubbled up over time. Maybe the realization hit you suddenly. Am I gay? Those feelings can be the beginning of a journey of self-discovery that can be rewarding, but also extremely daunting. Even if facing discrimination is not a concern for you, the anxiety and isolation you may feel privately can be all too real. According to a paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research , even those numbers may be underestimated — as are the challenges that people in this community face.
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At some point or other you are going to encounter people who want to argue with you about being gay. Maybe they are claiming that gay sex is "gross. Possibly they want to convince you that same sex parents are bad for kids and gay parenting should be banned, or they feel that you must be convinced that your sexual orientation is a choice. So how do you deal with these blowhards who seem to think it is fun to get down in the mud about something that may be not be a personal or emotional issue for them, but sure is for you?