Is it okay to NEVER come out?

[TwisttheLeaf]

It is okay to NEVER come out, [MENTION=23932]MisterLonely[/MENTION], just as it is okay to remain forever lonely.... People will never completely understand you, nor will you be happy (long term) just not being yourself. You have to be very strong inside not to succumb to depression. This feeling could be wearing at you for years and years, but it doesn't mean that you won't get by. My advice would really be not to do this to yourself unless it's a question of life and death, and if you think you can, ultimately, manage to keep your very own secret. But then you might also have to remain single and a 'virgin' all your life. Once you've started a relationship with someone, there's no guarantee that they won't out you (even without wanting to).

^^ This.

*Shrugging* Why do you need to "come out"?

I never "came out". I just never stepped into the closet. There's no need to make some "grand confession" or huge announcement. Just live your life and do what you want and need. Date who you're attracted to, even if it's a guy. Let people come to their own conclusions.