Feedback would be greatly appreciated! Please help:)

Sex/Gender: female
Sexual Orientation: lesbian
Age:31
Ethnicity:white

Have you ever lied about your sexual orientation?yea
Have you ever lied about you sexual orientation in order to feel more accepted or to fit in?no
Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation to avoid an awkward social situation?yea
Have you ever lied about your sexual orientation because you thought you would be treated or viewed differently?yea
Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation because you felt society would misjudge you?no
Have you ever lied to a family member about your sexual orientation?no
Would you be more likely to lie to a family member about your sexual orientation than to a friend?no
Have you ever lied to a stranger about your sexual orientation?no
Are you more comfortable revealing your sexual orientation to strangers?no
Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation in fear of being harmed?yea
How often do you lie about your sexual orientation? not really
How recently have you lied or withheld your sexual orientation? not recent
Do you think society has created an environment that makes it difficult for LGBT to feel comfortable revealing their sexual orientation? no

Sex/Gender: F
Sexual Orientation: Lesbian
Age: 22
Ethnicity: African American

Have you ever lied about your sexual orientation? Yes
Have you ever lied about you sexual orientation in order to feel more accepted or to fit in? No
Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation to avoid an awkward social situation? Yes
Have you ever lied about your sexual orientation because you thought you would be treated or viewed differently? Yes
Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation because you felt society would misjudge you? Yes
Have you ever lied to a family member about your sexual orientation? Yes
Would you be more likely to lie to a family member about your sexual orientation than to a friend? Yes
Have you ever lied to a stranger about your sexual orientation? No
Are you more comfortable revealing your sexual orientation to strangers? Yes
Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation in fear of being harmed? No
How often do you lie about your sexual orientation? At least once a week
How recently have you lied or withheld your sexual orientation? Yesterday
Do you think society has created an environment that makes it difficult for LGBT to feel comfortable revealing their sexual orientation? Depends on location, I think.

Sex/Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Gay
Age: 35
Ethnicity: White (Second generation Irish)

**I think I responded to this incorrectly so it doesn't show up on this thread so I'm copying my responses here**

FIRST OFF let me say that I think these questions are AMAZING! I hope you'll keep us all updated as to what your research finds! MUCH needed understanding in this area!

1. Have you ever lied about your sexual orientation? YES
2. Have you ever lied about you sexual orientation in order to feel more accepted or to fit in? YES
3. Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation to avoid an awkward social situation? YES
4. Have you ever lied about your sexual orientation because you thought you would be treated or viewed differently? YES (very recently - never again!)
5. Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation because you felt society would misjudge you? I HAVE (and ultimately found that I'll always be judged by SOMEONE for SOMETHING; so it isn't worth it!)

6. Have you ever lied to a family member about your sexual orientation? NO - I'm blessed to have a family that wouldn't put me in a situation where I felt pressured to reveal something so personal

7. Would you be more likely to lie to a family member about your sexual orientation than to a friend? NEITHER - more likely to be misleading to an acquaintance
8. Have you ever lied to a stranger about your sexual orientation? YES
9. Are you more comfortable revealing your sexual orientation to strangers? DEPENDS - some strangers give off an air of acceptance while others seem very judgemental
10. Have you ever lied or withheld your sexual orientation in fear of being harmed? YES (not in a LONG time though - times, they are a-changin'!)
11. How often do you lie about your sexual orientation? Rarely if ever anymore
12. How recently have you lied or withheld your sexual orientation? Once recently because of the situation - VERY uncomfortable and judgmental situation
13. Do you think society has created an environment that makes it difficult for LGBT to feel comfortable revealing their sexual orientation? Times have changed and society as a whole is much more accepting than when I first came out - however, I do think sometimes the gay community puts a lot of pressure on people thinking of coming out - it's like, "Hey, you are who you are so come out to everyone and join the "gay lifestyle" completely or be labeled by your own community!" LET ME BE CLEAR HERE - I do not think this is the "norm" for the gay community as a whole and am thoroughly unconvinced that anyone would purposely make anyone else feel this way - I will say this though...I was recently involved in a situation where I was characterized as being "anti-gay," which obviously I am NOT and because my views were twisted to give an opinion which wasn't and isn't my own, many (especially in the gay community) were confused by the statements. Because of that, I received COUNTLESS emails, calls, letters etc. which communicated VERY hateful and honestly HURTFUL comments. I LOVE my gay "peeps" and am proud of the MAJORITY of the gay community - but I did come to see that we could ALL be more tolerant, loving, and willing to hear what others have to say...I make it a point in life to NEVER dismiss another person's opinion even when we do not agree - even someone with whom we disagree can offer some valid points!

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