To be horrified by DH's attitude?

[Lily2811]

Out and about today, two gay guys passed us with three little dogs and called "come on girls!“ a man walking behind them made a homophobic comment. I was horrified and told DH how horrible and unnecessary I thought it was. DH said "to be fair, they were acting really camp"... What?! as if that made it okay?!

Doesn't it demonstrate their insecurities and their inability to accept that not all men are macho - it takes all sorts. They just need to grow up.

I do hope you're not a real teacher. hmm

I recognised the username from a recent thread. I don’t think you’re the first poster to make this comment.

Talk to him. My DH used to be a little bit bigoted when we first met, as many people are deep down. This led to us discussing stuff like sexism, racism and homophobia and as a result he thinks very differently these days.

I didn't know English people weren't allowed to dye their hair. I've dyed mine a few times, I guess it must be the Scot in me.

Also, the term 'virtue signalling' is a load of bullshit. It's got to the point where any act of kindness is deemed virtue signalling, because people can't possibly just want to do a good thing without ulterior motives.

@Teacher22 I don't really understand your post to be honest and most of it seems pretty irrelevant. How am I virtue signalling?! I'm not pretending that I'm perfect, I was shocked at what my DH's reaction was and I posted on mumsnet because I wanted people's opinions and some support, I don't know why that's not okay with you tbh.

Oooo I've had dyed hair and made a prat of myself in the street. Feel free to 'notice'.

But please don't make or condone homophobic comments.

I've left partners in the past for displaying even the slightest homophobic behaviour.

I am LGBT and if I can't even feel safe in my own relationship then they can get in the bin

Totally unacceptable. It saddens me that people still make those comments.