Would me and my boyfriend be safe in Barbados?

Hi,
I’m going on holiday to Barbados with the family around July/august, and I’d love to invite my boyfriend to come too. Having quickly glanced over wikipedia I’ve learnt that homosexuality is illegal there (grrrr) and that the punishment us life imprisonment… Eeep! I was lucky enough to be there last year and I never encountered anyone to be aggressive or violent for any reason, but would I be “asking for it” by just being there with my boyfriend? Or would just being careful about public displays of affection be ok?
I would really love him to come obviously but I would hate to put him or myself in any danger.
Are my fears unfounded? What do y’all think?

Thanks!!
x