Comments on: Should the closet be a dealbreaker? http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/10/12/should-the-closet-be-a-dealbreaker/ the gay community's news source Fri, 24 May 2013 20:37:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rick Rosendall http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/10/12/should-the-closet-be-a-dealbreaker/#comment-72354 Rick Rosendall Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:29:09 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=50645#comment-72354 The responsibility is not only on Tired’s side. A closeted person in a gay relationship with a non-closeted person is placing a considerable burden on the partner. This situation is not a normal one of free choices between equals. Instead, continuing the relationship requires one to move into the other’s prison, at least part-time. Yes, of course the non-closeted one has the choice to walk away. But they love each other, in which case fighting for that love–and for a sane relationship that faces modern relities–is legitimate. Part of that fight is pressing one’s partner to take the next step. Of course it is ultimately the partner’s choice. But if there’s love there, you want to go the extra mile before walking away.

]]> By: Joe Schmoe http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/10/12/should-the-closet-be-a-dealbreaker/#comment-70398 Joe Schmoe Sat, 13 Oct 2012 01:59:07 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=50645#comment-70398 You’ve got to do what you think is best. It’s a very individual and personal thing.

You also need to consider just how “religious” ans just how “conservative” they are. What denomination do they belong to and how bad is that denomination?

Also, aren’t they nagging him to get married? If not, they may already know!

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