I'm a 25 year old woman dating another girl. It's my first "dating" experience with a woman and she tends to be touchy feely in public. I like it, but it makes me nervous too (thinking of hate crimes, etc). Does anyone have any advice on what I should do or how to be less concerned?

Asked by jenlk1207 (440) January 8th, 2009 from iPhone

Am I being to paranoid? Should I just try to forget it? A part of me really likes it, but I feel like I’m always ultra alert and become a little paranoid when people look at us. Like constantly in fight or flight mode when in public. I really don’t want to feel that way. Any ideas or experiences you could share?