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writes:I don't come from a good family but I do have some values. And I take offence when family members or relatives repeatedly ask me if I'm gay when I have already told them I'm not.Is this sexual harrassment? Sometimes, they say it as a joke, but I think it's starting to get disgusting. I am thinking of not speaking to any of them (even those who don't do this) ever again!They are really starting to get me depressed and I don't need that. Should I ask the police or a Lawyer to get involved?I think they should learn to have a bit more tact.What should I do?
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reader, AvgGuy1  +, writes (7 October 2010):
 Heartfullalove pretty much says it all... It's only sexual harassment if they have some sort of control over you in a work relationship. E.g. if you work in some family business. It also depends on state laws. But... for the most part... just tell 'em to f*ck off. It's none of their business even if you were. If that doesn't work... just stop talking to them altogether. Move to another city/state if you have to.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 October 2010): You're entitled to feel annoyed at them making the assumption - and obviously not believing you when you tell them you're straight - but 'sexual harassment' is a bit much to say the least.
If you were to contact the police or a lawyer, they would (not literally) laugh this one out of the ball-park. As far as I know, it isn't against the law to ask somebody if they're gay.
If you don't rate your family too highly as people, there's no need for you to spend much time with them.
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