Do I even need to identify myself on the LGBTQ spectre?

No, you don't have to if you don't feel comfortable labeling yourself. The LGBTQ spectrum covers a lot of different types of identities, but it's definitely not exhaustive. And I know a lot of people get fed up with how difficult it is to remember all the names, and labels mean something different to every person anyway. Every person's identity is unique and really not ever able to fit in one box. What's more, identity also changes. For example, someone might think they're exclusively heterosexual, but then realize they like other genders in different degrees too. Labeling yourself can also feel constricting, because there are stereotypes and preconceived notions for every one. So really, you don't have to identify yourself using the LGBTQ spectrum if you don't want to. Do what makes you feel comfortable. Identify yourself however you want to, whether that's aromantic, genderqueer, gay, unicorn, a combination of all of the above, or none of the above. :)

The rainbow flag tells it all--you can identify however you'd like! Maybe you identity with some gender identity more than another, but still feel ties to both...there are people who understand and accept who you are and where you are coming from. You are your own color. Be the best individual color you can be. And all the other colors will come together and you'll find your right people.

I would say that you have a choice as to how you identify yourself. You can identify yourself with whatever you choose.

no , the only tag you need is human and honestly you don't even need that tag! a label isn't nesesarry is doesn't define who you are

Absolutely not. The community is all about giving a safe space to people that can't find it elsewhere. It would never force a label on you. Labels can be helpful to some, giving a sense of belonging, protection and community, but it can also be very restricting and sufucating to others. It's all about what makes you comfortable. You can be whatever you feel like it, and not justify it to anyone.

Some people chose to pick a label, some do not. It is compleatly a personal choice, and is respected among many in the LGBT community

No, labels are comfortable for some, but unnecessary for others. Your sexuality, romantic preferences, and gender identity aren't really anyone else's business other than your own, so if you don't feel like identifying yourself then don't!

No. The Q stands for "Queer" which basically just means "not straight" (it has other implications, but that's basically what it means. So you don't really have to establish your sexual identity to know you're not straight.

If you don't feel comfortable/ don't want to identify yourself on the LGBTQ spectre then you can do whatever makes you comfortable!

In my mind, sexuality is not something you need to proclaim. It can be something very private or something you share with others. The extent to which you identify yourself on the LGBTQ scale is a completely personal choice.

No, but you should always, ALWAYS, be clear about the fact that you haven't labeled your sexuality when you date someone.

Personally I don't feel you need to identify as anything. It's your own choice. If you feel you identify as LGBTQ then great, I'm happy you've discovered this about yourself, if not then that's okay. Nobody should ever feel they HAVE to identify as something, it's all personal choice based on what's best for you! :)

Not necessarily , it is your choice whether to do so or not. Make sure the reason that you are doing so is for you and no one else.

Not if you don't want to, no! You're in control of how you identify yourself. You only need to identify yourself with what you truly feel you want or need to.

No, you can screw labels if you want to, it is fully up to you and you can only be responsible for that decision

Not necessarily. Sometimes, you can just say, "I am me. I don't need labels to define who I am."

You do not. Go forth with your life and feel free to love whomever catches your fancy. It is not necessary to feel you must identify. You got this, man. Good luck!

I have always said that the need for a label is silly, but that was before I realized that I needed a good one. Once i realized I was asexual and not a broken human I was free! But that label I can keep to myself, I don't need to share it with everyone. That is up to the person who has decided or has not been able to decide where they are on the spectrum.

It's your decision, if you don't want to identify yourself it's okay, you should do what you think it's best.

You don't have to identify with anything if that's what you prefer. You can identify with anything you want to, and you don't need a label.