SwordAndThePen
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Feb 7, 2018
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Of course you don't. Labels help some people feel more comfortable, but that's not true for everyone. If you're more comfortable without a label, that's up to you!
Mango3
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Feb 15, 2018
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No, you don't have to. You know who you are and what you want in life no label will ever define that.
Thehelpfulnurse
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Apr 10, 2018
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Absolutely not! Labels are overrated. Be yourself and as long as you're happy with who you are at the end of the day that's all that matters.
Domothedinocx
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May 29, 2018
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You don't have to label yourself or stick yourself inside a certain box. Be yourself! Nothing is better than being yourself and being happy.
HannahBackward
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Jun 25, 2018
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We use labels to make it easier for ourselves to move through the world and be understood by others. Labels aren't necessarily an inherently bad thing. But you don't HAVE to label yourself, especially if it makes you feel uncomfortable or limited in your self-expression.
SmilesToSmile
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Aug 14, 2018
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No! While people often like labels, either to reassure themselves of part of their ide gift, or to explain part of who they are easily to others, there is no need for you to label yourself at all if you don't want to. A label or lack thereof doesn't mean you know yourself any more or less than anyone else :).
Aayla
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Jun 10, 2019
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Only if you want to! Labels regarding sexual orientation and gender identity are only there to be used if it's comfortable for you. If labeling yourself makes you feel good and confident in who you are, you can do it. If labels are just an uncomfortable burden to you, it's not necessary for you to pick one. Just live your life and do whatever makes you feel happy, and it's gonna be alright!
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