Welcome @kazimierzowie! Thank you so much for sharing your story! Yes, I can relate to what you're saying. Unfortunately many people have this kind of prejudices. My advice would be to ignore this kind of comments because they don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. I understand it's an hard thing to do, but really, they're just jerks. They don't deserve ANY attention in my opinion. Perhaps you may decide to pick and choose the groups of people to go out with. Surely there are some parties and events that do NOT feature this kind of people or people who already know you like you've already wisely and wonderfullu suggested. Please don't let some jerks dictate your Life. You may get along with them but in the end I think it's important to ask yourself whether you REALLY want their friendships or not. It doesn't seem like they'll ever accept you for who you TRULY are. So yes, definitely avoid this kind of people when you meet them. Ignore any comments they may make towards you and your girlfriend if you have to. Feel free to PM me anytime. I'm sure plenty of others will gladly help you out as well. Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH You and Your Girlfriend! I hope you'll be able to get back together with her as that honestly seems like a WONDERFUL, LOVING Relationship! Tell her that those people don't matter and that Love DOES matter abpve EVERYTHING ELSE and above ANY OTHER ISSUES you may meet in your future TOGETHER! YOU BOTH ROCK VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY MUCH