Jan 29, 2008 5:52 AM GMT
I've been talking with some gay friends recently, and most, if not all, have similar stories of some of their friends and family saying "I've known all along" (or something similar) when they've come out.
I'm a strong believer that the only way you can know if someone is gay is if they tell you. Otherwise you have witch hunts, may force someone further into the closet, or a myriad of other things.
So, I was wondering, for those of you who share my belief, how do you counter-argue the "I've always known" view? My instincts tell me that that particular view is weak and wrong, but I can't pinpoint why or put words to it.
What do you guys think?
(sorry for the loaded and lengthy question!)
I'm a strong believer that the only way you can know if someone is gay is if they tell you. Otherwise you have witch hunts, may force someone further into the closet, or a myriad of other things.
So, I was wondering, for those of you who share my belief, how do you counter-argue the "I've always known" view? My instincts tell me that that particular view is weak and wrong, but I can't pinpoint why or put words to it.
What do you guys think?
(sorry for the loaded and lengthy question!)