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hoolstoptheheels

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I actually have that problem, sort of. Not really, because


I’m only referring to my niece’s roommate. My niece is gay, but has no gender identity issues. One of her roommates does. It’s supremely weird to me - biological dude who is dating a biological woman but they both consider themselves queer and don’t identify as a man or a women. The dude likes to be referred to as “they”. Not sure about his (oops. Edited: I should say “their”) partner.

It mystifies me. God bless my niece, she doesn’t get pissed when I ask questions. Like if you saw the dude (I might be taking liberties calling “them” a dude) coming your way, do you say they “is” coming or they “are” coming?

If we’re going to start using “they” this way, seems like a valid question. I do agree with you - however strange I think it is, no reason for me to be a dick about it.

[Post edited by hoolstoptheheels at 08/17/2022 09:31AM]

(In response to this post by BocaHoo91)

Posted: 08/17/2022 at 09:28AM



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She, her, hers -- Mo Better Hoos 08/17/2022 08:16AM
  It's how she wants to be referred. ** -- HoodatB 08/17/2022 10:19AM
  Its a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world. -- Chuck Taylor 08/17/2022 09:48AM
  Simple respect. That is awesome. ** -- HoodatB 08/17/2022 10:22AM
  Your boss is a wokester -- Capital City Hoo 08/17/2022 09:10AM
  Her name is Amy. I dont think that is gender neutral ** -- Mo Better Hoos 08/17/2022 08:56AM
  That must suck. Amy is one step removed from Karen. ** -- BocaHoo91 08/17/2022 10:14AM
  LOL ** -- JMHoo 08/17/2022 09:09AM
  Seriously .... -- HoodatB 08/17/2022 10:26AM
  Yea verily ** -- WaxHoo 08/17/2022 09:19AM
  Plus, more than a fair chance it was disingenuous. ** -- hooshouse 08/17/2022 08:47AM
  I've gotten somewhat used to it. -- HAZER 08/17/2022 08:29AM

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