Life Before And After Coming Out Of The Closet

    It's like stepping into a whole new world, literally. It's a slidey thing – but with more unicorns.

    Sarah Karlan
    by Sarah Karlan

    BuzzFeed News Reporter

    Talking to someone else who is already out:

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    Online dating:

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    Attending big family gatherings:

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    All the LGBT lingo and slang:

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    Talking openly about your sexuality:

    Romance:

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    Gay bars:

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    Your constant mantra:

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    How you feel about your sex life: