Do you really have to come out and go through all of that stress and anxiety?

So, I have been thinking a hell of a lot lately about coming out and I've been thinking; do you really have to come out? For example, couldn't you just show people your attracted to guys by commenting on guys a lot and then if someone asks you, you just casually say you are. You could also respond to people saying "Do you have a girlfriend?" by saying "Why would I want a girlfriend when I can have a boyfriend?" and that sort of thing. You could also respond to people talking about the opposite sex by saying "Ewwwwwwwwww, thats disgusting".
So do you really have to come out? I don't want to go through the stress, anxiety of coming out. Therefore do I have to? Couldn't I just be out and do what I suggested above?

 

Thanks for the responce and you said about the "Ewwwwwwww" bit, I could just be like "Yeah, errr girls.... Not my thing". Also, if someone was to ask me if I am gay I'd just be like "Yes I am." and say it calmly and proudly!

 

Yeah, I'm super proud of being gay but the thing is when it comes to coming out to family it gets all personal and sad. So its just easier if I am just out. Just say I'm out, that means when someone asks I say I am. Just act as if everyone knows. It would be soo much easier and that. Well, atleast for me anyways.

 

Yeah, there are a lot of different ways but I do get really emotional a lot on the topic. Therefore I am just going to act as if people already know, as its far less emotional for me and it makes me feel as if I can be who I am all the time and not hide anything. Also, sitting down and telling people face to face is really emotional for me and I could never be able to do that. Thats why I have only told people using my phone so far!