Re: Two things, my gf and her friends.

(1) That's the way it's supposed to be. A big hug to the both of you!

(2) When you play with fire, expect to get burnt. Please be careful and do not rush into sharing your secret with people who may or may not accept you both, once they know. In my opinion, opening the door into summer is best done one season at a time for best results.

Snowi, I am a guy and I accept you and your partner fully. I don't know why most guys can accept people such as yourselves, but I know it just is. However, because AoC laws are so sensitive, many people -- guys and gals, alike -- would find even a 30-20 bonding offensive. Go figure. Anyway, as would be with me and a partner that I would want, it necessarily requires secrecy. How to bring this about remains a Gordian Knot and I recommend that you two not take the Alexandrian Solution. As they say, "Never reason with a crowd. Reason, then, with a man."

My two cents' worth. So, to reiterate the most important part of this post, a big warm hug to the both of you!