Getting rejected just for your religion sucks :(

While I know everyone is entitled to religious preferences and boundaries in dating, while I know queer people disproportionately have religious trauma, while I know dating is about compatibility more than my value or worth, it still sucks to be rejected for something that’s just part of who I am.

I spent many years running from my sexuality, then many years running from my faith, and now I accept myself as all that I am. But that doesn’t mean others are going to accept both parts of me.

While I don’t know her reasons (and they may be very personal), I can’t help but sometimes feel judged by some in the queer community against a stereotype I don’t think I inhabit, and I wish people would get to know me before they assume things about me.

I have it on my profile to be honest and up front, and because my faith is a significant part of my life. And if that’s the way she feels it truly is the right thing and I’m glad she didn’t waste my time. But it’s still disappointing.

While I know everyone is entitled to religious preferences and boundaries in dating, while I know queer people disproportionately have religious trauma, while I know dating is about compatibility more than my value or worth, it still sucks to be rejected for something that’s just part of who I am.

I spent many years running from my sexuality, then many years running from my faith, and now I accept myself as all that I am. But that doesn’t mean others are going to accept both parts of me.

While I don’t know her reasons (and they may be very personal), I can’t help but sometimes feel judged by some in the queer community against a stereotype I don’t think I inhabit, and I wish people would get to know me before they assume things about me.

I have it on my profile to be honest and up front, and because my faith is a significant part of my life. And if that’s the way she feels it truly is the right thing and I’m glad she didn’t waste my time. But it’s still disappointing.