How Do You Assimilate Well In A Heterosexual Neighborhood If You Are Gay?
• Finding an LGBT-accepting or tolerant neighborhood is sometimes quite difficult. While there are some established “gay-borhoods”, many of these are based in the center parts of the metropolitan area, sparser in suburbs and rare in small towns. The tone of neighborhood or community is ultimately determined by the individuals, especially the influential ones. Usually all neighborhoods are talked-up as great places to live by all who reside there. It might be nearly impossible to know until after closing and meeting your new neighbors – and this is for anyone. • Next-door neighbors will usually notice when a new neighbor arrives. They want to know who their new neighbors are. Are they friendly? Are they approachable? Do they have children? Are they the kind of neighbors who I can borrow a cup of sugar from? • Single LGBT people may get inquisitive questions, from their new neighbors. They’re curious why you might be buying a house since you have no marriage.The best response is usually
