Excellent points Armando.

We share paths (social worker - Masters level). To be of service continues to amaze me how rich and rewarding life is - words often fail me when I try to convey the gratitude I sense from service . . .

Over the past few decades I've lead many a coming out group. Thankfully I've witness a shift from preparing for the worst (after coming out) to being joyfully surprised at how much love and acceptance is already in place for them.

As society catches up with creating space for same-sex deep connections to become a norm (versus a rarity) we'll witness a marvelous sunset the myths you list above.