hi, acqpl - before commenting, could you please let us know what you mean by "open sexuality"? are you gay or lesbian? it sounds like you are. as a gay man, i can relate to everything you wrote. it is so wrong to be telling the truth about who you are and to see people react as if you are a pervert or a pedophile when nothing could be further from the truth. Don't let them make you crazy. However, it may not be such a good idea to put yourself in a position where you are expressing yourself in public and putting yourself in a position where others can judge you, especially when the negative judging of others upsets you. None of us has control over others. So, if you want approval from others, then maybe you should tone it down a little in unfriendly public places and be more demonstrative around those who are more accepting. it's sad that you need to reserve your behavior in public - it seems so unfair. and, it is.