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By Zachary ZaneNovember 03 2017 / 9:00 AM
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7 Tips for Coming Out as Bisexual
  
Coming out as bisexual is undoubtedly different that coming out as gay, lesbian, or transgender. In a sense, the coming out process never really ends for bi folks. With each new person you date, you need to come out. (Think about it: gay men don’t need to come out as gay to the men they go on dates with.)
So here are some helpful tips that will, hopefully, make the coming out process easier for bisexual people.
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