Life at Work

So who says what is or is not appropriate at work. Many people hide their lifestyles. i.e. being gay, lesbian or bisexual. Why are these lifestyles out in the open for some and not for others? I myself lead my own secret life known only to a few. I live my life in secret out of fear of judgment. My life is the least accepted of them all. I know many partnered couples that speak of "roommates". One of these couples is by one of my best friends. I don't know why this upsets me. I am a hypocrite of sorts. I hide myself behind a wall and expect others to be wide open......