How to get people to respect us. #lgbt #queer #gay

[LiluKlettert]

I know this is not at all what you meant to say, but I do think that saying things like "we just need to do ___, then people will respect us" or "it starts with us" can be seen as victim blaming and might lead people who often doubt themselves to blame themselves.
Because no matter what you do, there will always be people not respecting us, and it is not our job to educate them in a way that makes them least uncomfortable.

[morgandellamore]

I love you and appreciate the sentiment, but this comes off as a very privileged take. You don't live in the US do you? Cause we are not safe. There are parts of this country we are not safe traveling to. I've had friends murdered for being queer. My trans community is under relentless attack here. No, we are not safe here.

[Toocant]

I know this isn’t what you meant, but we deserve respect and rights no matter what.

[bluehydrangea]

respectfully, I dont agree. I dont think that it is our jobs to make people respect us. homophobia is so ingrained within so many people that nothing WE do will be able to change that. it is up to THEM to look inwards and identify their own issues. there will always be people who hate us regardless of how confident in our identity we are

[hayleystubbs]

Off topic, but I would love to be there with you right now, that place looks absolutely amazing

[parkertruluck]

What about in small towns when your not safe

[lyliavix]

It still baffles me that some people can’t accept we are all different, and I don’t mean just physical appearance; humans come in all shapes and forms with different quirks and their own preferences. However as a 40+ year old who has always identified as bi, it saddens me to see how part of the LGBTQ community is too over the top, in your face at all costs, and at times has displayed illogical, rude attitude towards those who don’t have the same opinions. Unfortunately it gives haters ammunition to call it a’trend’ and a ‘phase’ and is turning open minded people into conservatives 😢 I hope you two continue to show your generation (and ours 😂)how to get it right! ❤

[Ddd-cx]

This is my message for the straights
✨keep being straight and you will be respected ✨

[igitha..._]

Oh honey, you're young aren't you.

[Addiandpaylovejesus]

Girlies so self-contradictory. Saying “there are so many hate crimes against homosexuals”. And then “ We need to go out and act as if we’re so safe because we are”. Like girl- this just shows how people don’t know what they blab about

[ItsyaboyKamaL]

Respect is earned never given. I don't understand what owning your "gayness"means. Nature is beautiful and everyone should enjoy it. And if anyone says there is something wrong with being gay...well fuck them. But y'all keep doing your thing.

[Nostalgic_]

This is what makes my life content and
I try to just live my best life every single day to the fullest.
I never feel that I have to announce or advertise my sexuality, gender, pronouns, etc.
I never let what other people say, think, or do adversely affect my feelings, emotions, or my life.
I don't do anything that potentially opens me up to ridicule or harassment like be in your face gay and/or demanding specific treatment.
Guess what?
I'm happy, very happy with my life and my relationships with friends, family, co-workers, partners, past and present.
I think that too many people nowadays think that being EXTREMELY loud and proud and demanding is going to get them the respect that they THINK that they DESERVE.
Whereas, having respect for yourself and others is where GETTING respect from others begins.
Do what keeps your life peaceful, happy, and content.
Remember, chaos breeds chaos.

[thegoodmusician]

Nah what ever you do it ain’t gonna change what I think about yall

[Urmomluvsken]

As a gay, I don’t care what u do as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone 👍

[ladykiwi]

I LOVE YOU, TOO!!! Aaaaahhh! I love you both so much ❤️🤗❤️🤗

[leafloaf]

Just be gay. Don't make it a thing. <-would be my take on this. But maybe I'm mistaken, just please don't hate me for my opinion.

[achraf.]

Safe… until a bear comes out of nowhere

[Ruxinelll_]

Everyone will repsect gays!but not me 😘

[camillex]

I‘ve been hiking the same day, but in terrible heat😂
In France btw (Vosges)

[LauraLParr]

Dude just be you without no umbrellas on top of you. It is your life story, feel free to hit them with a plot twist