Im not sure if its ok to get a girlfriend

[Beaux]

I need to give a bit more information about who I am and where from. I served in the Army for 5 years and saw combat in Iraq while serving in a scout platoon, I drive an old pick-up truck, I listen to old 1950's and 60's country music, I collect guns, I only drink straight whiskey, and Im a dyed in the wool republican. Ive always tried to put forward a super macho image, and thats what they believe. I live in the deep south most of the people I know are good ol' boy types, I mean they are not bad people but they're dumb fucking hicks. If they found out what I was, Im not sure what would happen but I bet it'd be bad. To give you some perspective they give me a playfully hard time because Im a Catholic. I hope to move in 8 months or so, but who knows, Im sure there are alot of guys in similar circumstances. I just figure I can find a sporty, boyish, type girl date her for a bit cast off all doubts and Im golden.

My husband served two tours with the Marines, was on both Desert Storm and Iraq, and went on to have a 16 year military career working for the Department of Defense. So....I'm not sure why you are mentioning your service amongst your reasons to come out. We had Marines at our wedding....

Look. I get it. I grew up OBVIOUSLY queer in small-town Louisiana, in the 80s. ALL my year book pictures have me with black eyes and busted lips. Even back when it was dangerous to be out, being out was STILL better than being in the closet. Nowadays, it is SO much better. It's better to be you.

~Beaux