I am gay and she is an ex-gay. It is frustrating ...help
2006-11-27 05:29:34 · 7 answers · asked by Namaste 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
If the person insists on attempting to "convert" you -- which constitutes religious harassment -- you can approach human resources, or, in some states and countries, take legal action. If she is just there -- *shrug* its her problem, not yours.
Regards,
Reynolds Jones
http://www.rebuff.org
believeinyou24@yahoo.com
2006-11-27 06:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a hard question to answer because you have told very little of the circumstances. You can always look for another job or if your state has work place protections for gays and she is harassing you, you can file a complaint or if that isn't possible you can simply ignore the ex-gay part. All you have to do is work with this person not live with them. I work with several fundamental Christians that believe that all gays are going hell and burn. I am gay and make no excuses or apologies for that fact but I also don't force anyone to acknowledge it either. My super Christian co-workers seldom talk to me and I return the favor. I am always pleasant to them and exchange the social niceties when appropriate. I don't try to engage them in conversations that expose their feelings or mine. I ignore their attempts to spread the word among their fellow workers and indeed one was reprimanded for this not long ago (I didn't complain). Live and let live is my motto. I hope you can put your frustrations aside and do your work without having to worry about her.
2006-11-27 05:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by andy1066 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ex-gay? The only time I've heard of that happening is when the religious wackos graduate the "Pray the Gay Away" camp and try to pretend they are "normal" instead of just being who they are. As for getting out of working with her, maybe just discuss work, and not sexuality?
2006-11-27 05:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ex-gay? Ugh, you mean a lesbian in denial.
I'm wondering what's so frustrating about working with her? Maybe you should just nicely tell her about whatever it is, and if that doesn't work then go to your supervisor.
2006-11-27 05:34:58 · answer #4 · answered by ByTheSea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol i had a friend who was confusing 2, she thought she was bi then again she thought she was straight, but she is finally straight, so that sucks because im bi. But to tell the truth i am only 14, soon 2 be 15 and i dont know what u mean by working with an ex-gay, i would just tell them their not worth ur time, or you could just say that u have things to do, lol idk really but email me sometime ballard_chick@yahoo.com
2006-11-27 05:36:01 · answer #5 · answered by Amber B. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just ignore her. if she starts in on the therapy aspect tell her directly to stop...any further response after that becomes sexual harassment.
2006-11-27 06:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
change your schedule. oh, she's and ex- gay! I think she is trying to suppress her gayness. she is in denial.
2006-11-27 06:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋