Work, Dating and LGBTQIA+: Mixed signals

Mixed signals

By Mark - 27/03/2017 09:00 - United States - Knoxville

Today, I asked out a coworker I really like. She gave me a weird look and said, "You're not gay?" I said no, to which she said, "Well, I am". As it turns out, I was the only one who thought she was straight, and the only one who thought I was straight. FML

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Dave_Davington 33

Monday 27 March 2017 16:15

Well, at least you set the record straight.

kargirl3 14

Monday 27 March 2017 17:15

chandler bing?

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Dave_Davington 33

Monday 27 March 2017 16:15

Well, at least you set the record straight.

slimeking3 3

Monday 27 March 2017 16:25

So are you straight??

RichardPencil 30

Monday 27 March 2017 16:28

You couldn't just go out as friends?

Brandon Harris 2

Monday 27 March 2017 16:51

Too many negative votes, comment buried

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Bearsmomma 30

Monday 27 March 2017 23:19

It doesn't work that way. And this comment /suggestion is offensive.

kargirl3 14

Monday 27 March 2017 17:15

chandler bing?

Beatle43 9

Monday 27 March 2017 20:21

I was just thinking that

LevelupKid 8

Monday 27 March 2017 18:38

Too many negative votes, comment buried

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Yudith 25

Tuesday 28 March 2017 13:06

You must have a good taste in clothing. Also, are you an extrovert by any chance?

GhostFox 33

Wednesday 29 March 2017 11:22

Can we please kill the "gay men have good fashion sense" stereotype? It's offensive and harmful to people, especially younger people figuring out their sexuality. The "lesbians have bad fashion sense" stereotype is just as harmful and should killed just as much.