The tribulations of the mostly gay.

 Since I've been in a relationship with Trish for most of my time in Oregon, folks here tend to classify me as "lesbian". This is fine for the most part - it doesn't really affect anything. Every once in a while, though, I'll be involved in a discussion about dating or men or whatever, and have my opinion dismissed with "What would you know/care about this? You're gay." 

Which is aggravating, but I never really know how to react? Mostly I just raise a skeptical eyebrow and let the conversation continue. But, y'all, I KNOW what an attractive man is because I have slept with A LOT OF THEM. I was married to a dude! I understand relationships with men! Just because I prefer to be with women, and am currently with a woman doesn't completely erase the fact that I was WITH MEN IN THE PAST.

People, ugh.

But I don't really care to get involved in discussions about my very personal grey areas in public, so I guess the eyebrow of skepticism will prevail.