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Better Late Than Never

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by CrystalDecanter, Apr 8, 2012.

  1. CrystalDecanter

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    I'm one of those people who's figuring things out later in life (I'm 35). Better late than never, I suppose. Although if I think about it, there have been hints going way back, but I'll save that discussion for another time.

    My profile says "questioning," but I'm only questioning at this point whether I'm bisexual or lesbian. I have enough information to know I'm definitely not straight. It's hard for me to meet women, so that's why I'm hesitant to commit to a label just yet.

    Looking forward to interacting with you folks and learning all the time!

    Crystal
     
  2. Mirko

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    Hi Crystal, and welcome to EC! Glad you have joined the site! :slight_smile:

    I think it is great that you haven't labeled yourself yet and that you keep an open mind about your sexual orientation at this point. Everything has a time and a place. As you figure things out, meeting other women is going to be 'easier'...

    Welcome aboard!
     
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    Howdy Crystal .... another oldie!! like me! Welcome to the best support group out there!
     
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    Heyo, welcome to EC!
     
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    Yeah, sometimes I feel like I'm in a bit of a Catch-22: it would probably be easier if I were fully out and proud, but there's this small (ok, maybe not so small) part of me that's like, "What if you hate it?" I'm hesitant to come out fully before having anything to come out about, so to speak.

    Any thoughts on this subject are most welcome.
     
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    Hi and welcome to EC!
     
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    Hello and Welcome!!
     
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    Hey welcome to EC.
     
  9. TheAMan

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    You're right when you say better late than never. Welcome to EC!
     
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    :welcome: to EC, CrystalDecanter! It's never too late, but the key is, I guess, never to rush.

    See you around!
     
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    Bienvenue! :smilewave
     
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    Hello, CrystalDecanter, and welcome to EC. :slight_smile: