Is staying in the closet forever a bad thing?

No if you have regular meal, decent shower and stay dehydrated. But assuming that you haven't travel around the world, why spend time in lousy closet when you can the beautiful how the nature are.

I think it's incredibly difficult to stay in the closet forever, but I think that whether or not you come out is a really personal thing that has to be considered on a case-by-case basis. For me, there came a point where I couldn't really NOT come out. It was too much of a personal strain to continue pretending to have a "straight life" when both my partner and myself were going through drastic changes - her transitioning from male to female, and me coming to terms with my mostly-gay sexuality. I identify as pansexual, but I am vastly more attracted to women than to me... I had always known this, but at some point in my upbringing, a family member shamed my orientation and actively discouraged it. This has some long-lasting effects, but being able to come out has allowed me to heal some of those old scars simply by being authentic. I do believe, though, that everyone has to consider their own situation and make their coming out decision accordingly.

It would seem so, because you are simply botelling up who you are. You should freely epress yourself .

It can be, yes. I don't believe staying in the closet is healthy, and you're most likely going to end up lying a lot when relationships and kids come into topic between your family. A bit of a personal example, and family member of mine has yet to come out (Besides one time he was drunk) and he has become very detached from our family, which has caused depression in his mother, father, brothers, and himself.

It isn't a bad thing, but it can have a toll on you. Pretending to be someone you're not can cause anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and low self-esteem. Only come out if it is safe, and be yourself!

I think it could harm your view of yourself and limit relationships (including familial and friendships) because you never let anyone know the real you. You should be able to live out your life in a true reflection of who you are. However, if it's not safe or if you prefer to suppress a huge part of yourself, that is your choice. However, it is not bad if you don't hurt others in the process. Don't marry someone of the opposite sex or bash others who choose to live out.

I think that hiding who you are from the world is never a good thing because one day you will start believing that you are wrong and that hiding is the only way to 'correct' yourself.

Staying in the closet isn't necessarily a BAD thing, but i can't assume it's healthy. Its important, as humans to express ourselves, and if you don't think you have enough of a support system to come out, you may be living in an unhealthy or toxic environment. Its healthy to come out.

Well, imagine if you were straight and married to a person of the opposite sex, but for some reason you couldn't mention it to anyone, or be seen with them, or admit that your kids were both of your kids. It would get pretty stressful, wouldn't it?

Yes, because you're not being true to yourself. Being in the closet means trapping your love and what you are. Coming out is difficult, but definitely necessary. Good luck