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Originally Posted by NYNative55
I have family members who live in TV, & as I near retirement it’s an affordable option for me as well.
As a single gay man, I wonder whether it’s a good fit for me. I know there’s an active, officially sanctioned gay Resident Lifestyle group, but I’d still be in the minority in TV. I’ve visited a number of times, but it’s not easy to gauge what it would be like for me to live there.
I’m fit & active & know there are any number of activities that might appeal to someone who’s friendly, but an introvert, who just wants to live a peaceful, quiet life. I’ve been very fortunate throughout my life, & not experienced overt or discriminatory homophobia or a fear of living my life openly. Now is not the time for that to change.
I was reluctant to post this & generally avoid posting to forums or any form of social media, since threads can quickly turn negative. However, this is such an important decision, I feel compelled to try. I look forward to, & appreciate your honest, thoughtful comments. Thank you.
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If you are 55 that makes you generally younger than most people here. As for your being gay, I think the same problems will face you as you would face anywhere. There is a lot of "geographic" difference in attitude here in TV. Many find people from the Upper Midwest almost unbearably nice. (I happen to like that) Some find people from NYC very outspoken. Some find Southerners artificially sweet. We personally have one male gay friend and 16 gay women friends who live here. All of the gay people I know personally vote differently from the majority of people in The Villages. I have always wondered WHY?? I have had two women friends who are gay move to Tampa.
I love it here. I think anyone would but I am me. We all are who we are. I hope you find a wonderful rest of your life wherever you decide to live.
(There are a lot of very conservative Christians who live here who believe homosexuality is a choice and is sinful) BUT the ones I know are kind and polite if that helps.