Interesting isn't it. How you automatically feel safe with someone you have something in common. If someone mentions that they enjoy a particular musician, you start talking in depth over it. You admit you like that Artist to. When someone says they have experienced a certain thing, you have a tendency to open up and share with them if you have experience of a similar thing. This does always carry with the it the inherent risk of someone rejecting you. But its human nature to draw on your own experiences and/or knowledge when you are having a conversation....you assume that the person in front of you, who is talking about the same topic is on the same wave length as you.
So. With that in mind. Where do you stand when the topic is closer to home? When its something that is in its very nature, sensitive, or, at the very least, could leave you vulnerable? Where do you stand when the topic you are opening up on, is that you are Gay or Bi? And if someone is brave enough to 'out' themselves in conversation, do you admit that you are to? DO you share that information to form some kind of solidarity? Hmmmm. I think it depends on the situation. For some, it is easier in a faceless environment. So lets take this 'online.' Which consequently, is where I found myself the other day.........