Category Archives: Romantic Orientation

An Open Letter

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Molly

This is an open letter to the oppressed. The outcome of the election has truly shown us where this country stands. What its beliefs are. What its thoughts on minorities are. On people of colour. On the disabled. On women. … Continue reading →

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What is National Coming Out Day

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Tyler

This year, National Coming Out Day happened to line up with Terminology Tuesday.  It is also Beneath The Identity’s one year anniversary.  I’m going to use this opportunity to talk about what National Coming Out Day is. National Coming Out … Continue reading →

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What Does Quoiromantic Mean?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Tyler

This week on Terminology Tuesday I’m going to explain what it means to be quoiromantic.  If an individual identifies as quoiromantic, that individual has a hard time telling the difference between romantic attraction and platonic attraction, or between having a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Greetings and Advice

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Tyler

Happy holidays to all those who celebrate! I wanted to pass along something I saw once. I’m not sure who to credit for it, because I saw it as a screenshot on social media, so if it’s yours: 1) thank … Continue reading →

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Coming Out

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Tyler

Before I start: If you have come out, I’m proud of you. It can take a lot to come out, and that is not unnoticed. Another note: You should never out someone who is not comfortable or ready. Coming out is a … Continue reading →

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Labels

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Tyler

I have expressed how I don’t like to label myself, but I also prefer to categorize my posts and have a page of what terms are out there and what they mean. I want to clarify why this is, because … Continue reading →

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National Coming Out Day

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Tyler

Hey there everyone! Happy National Coming Out Day! I think something important to remember when this day rolls around is that it’s about more than coming out for yourself; it’s about coming out for others too. And that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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