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My graduate advisor knows

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by SemiCharmedLife, Oct 30, 2014.

  1. SemiCharmedLife

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    My labmate, my advisor, and I were talking about Halloween costumes and I said I was going as one-half of Kris Kross (90s rap duo), and I ended up saying that I was dressing up with my boyfriend.

    He didn't seem particularly fazed by it--I think he's seen me wear a rainbow bracelet so I have a feeling he already knew--but it was still kind of a big deal to tell him. We're in a very open-minded field so I couldn't imagine there being any negative reaction, but still. Especially because he's never been one to take interest in our personal lives.

    Yay!
     
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    Congratulations! :thumbsup:
     
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    Congratulations.

    It is good that you came out to your graduate advisor. Being a bit more open about yourself, and also for your graduate advisor to get to know you a bit better, can help in your academic relationship with him. Should ever there be a need for you to speak with him about more personal things affecting your academic work, being out to him, could make it easier. :slight_smile: