As a human being, we all demand respect because it is human nature to feel respected and dignified. This is irregardless of the background where we came from or from the race that we are born into. However, there are many instances where that respect is not given, as we all know, the world can be terribly unfair to certain people.

For instance if you are born gay and is happily married or in a filial relationship with a faithful partner who worships the ground that you walk on and you wear a piece of gay jewelry to celebrate that love, some small minded people will think that you have committed the worst sin. Homosexuality unfortunately, causes some people to lose the respect that others have been according to them. This loss of respect can really hurt if it comes from their own family members. These family members sometimes feel embarrassed to have a family member who is gay. Therefore if you are a gay man or woman, the major question is, how to be a respected gay?

Well, it does hurt and we do understand that it is not anyone’s fault, but the first step to being a respected gay would be to respect others. As we are all well aware, respect cannot be earned when one does not respect the others. This can be seen from the famous saying of treat others the way you would want to be treated. Then, the second step that can be used to become a respected gay is to be careful and aware of your actions, so that your actions will not be seen as something that other people will see the chance to belittle or ridicule you because of your status. For instance if you are a lesbian, you could join charity organizations and support homeless children or provide counseling services to HIV positive people.

Carrying out a great purposeful activity for the community can make people trust you as well as know you better. Or, if you have a job getting a big promotion, this will also make people respect you. It is unfair, that you have to stretch yourselves further just to be a respected person in the eyes of small minded people. It is hoped that this perception will change soon.

At the end of the day, being gay is also about being confident and proud of who you are and acknowledge that being gay does not give other people the right to judge, disrespect or belittle you.