I agree Maggie. One should never let others, especially those advocating one extreme or another, to influence who they are or how they self identify, because this take the "self" out of the equation.

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The past three months have been agonizing for me. My 30+ year marriage is on the rocks, and my wife wants me to move out.
Sorry to hear that Maggie. Just remember, I never advocate moving out voluntarily.