Hi guys,

I read through the discussions in Sajha. I appreciate how ideas are thrown back and forth to see both sides of the issues. There is something that has been on my mind for a long time. The issue I want to talk about in this platform is of homosexuality. 

First things first, I am homosexual. But contrary to what pops up in the mind of a lot people when hearing the word 'gay', I am not girly behaving. I am an average looking guy. If anyone were to interact with me or see me, they would not have a clue about my sexual orientation. However, I feel like I am done living a lie. As soon as I am done with my finals, I am breaking up with my girlfriend. I am coming out of the closet. I am thinking of confiding my sexuality to my siblings soon. I would like to tell it to my parents too but I am not sure if they will even be able to grasp the concept of 'homosexuality' without comparing me with a transexual (which I am not). 

Before any one starts off with the arguments that homosexuality is abnormal and not natural, I would like to point out a few facts. Homosexuality is found in species other than humans like bonobos, dolphins, sea horses and even fruit flies. And even if we were to consider it immoral, how does it affect the society? When two homosexuals get together, its a concensual act. No one is forcing themselves on the other person. I have the same aspirations like any other heterosexual couple. I do not want to hide my love for my partner from the society. I want to be able to live with a guy peacefully without being constantly scrutinized. 

So the question that is up for discussion is how does the current generation of Nepal feel about someone's right to love the person who is also from the same gender? I am very interested to see where this discussion goes.