Could I Fit In ..?

[HannahXO]

One way for this to come up is by mentioning activities-a PNM could say she is involved with an LGBT group on campus, and this is a good way to bring up sexuality and gauge actives' reactions without having to say "So I'm gay, is that a problem?"

I am a very open and accepting person (our chapter has several gay women, even one pair who is dating) but I would be a little put off if a PNM just brought up her sexuality out of the blue. Another tactic that could work is to talk to a sister you know- either one you have known or a woman you feel you've built a relationship with during rush- and confide in her. Say "I know this is a little awkward, but I really want to make sure XYZ would be ok with taking a member who is gay..."

Just my 2 cents on a really old thread but maybe it'll help someone in the future

[33girl]

Originally Posted by HannahXO

One way for this to come up is by mentioning activities-a PNM could say she is involved with an LGBT group on campus, and this is a good way to bring up sexuality and gauge actives' reactions without having to say "So I'm gay, is that a problem?"

Excellent idea. If the chapter member gives you a look like this



you should probably not count on joining that sorority.

If there isn't an LGBT group on campus, you can work into the conversation somehow that you are a big fan of the It Gets Better Project or something similar. Again, if the member's eyebrows shoot up to the heavens, you should probably move on.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by HannahXO

One way for this to come up is by mentioning activities-a PNM could say she is involved with an LGBT group on campus, and this is a good way to bring up sexuality and gauge actives' reactions without having to say "So I'm gay, is that a problem?"

I just want to go ahead and agree that this is a very good way to handle it.

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by HannahXO

I am a very open and accepting person (our chapter has several gay women, even one pair who is dating)

This is a question simply out of curiosity- did they rush together as a couple or did they start dating after both were already in?

[HannahXO]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

This is a question simply out of curiosity- did they rush together as a couple or did they start dating after both were already in?

Nope, they knew each other prior to being in chi o, but started dating after they became sisters.