Is staying in the closet forever a bad thing?

It can be really hard to come out of the closet. Its not something you should feel rushed into doing. But, you have to be happy with your yourself, and be true to yourself. Coming out is something you can do in your own time, but remember to be happy, embracing who you are!

I feel like if you stay in the closet your whole life, you won't truly be happy. You'll have to hide this huge part of yourself from everyone and that's probably not going to be great for you.

DON’T LET OTHERS MAKE YOU FEEL PRESSURED TO COME OUT! Take things at your own pace!

you don't have to come out until you're ready! if you never want to come out, then no worries!

It all depends on where you are in your life and the environment you're in. If you feel like coming out will jeopardize things in life you enjoy and have worked hard to get, then don't come out. If you feel like your soul is super tortured and you need to come out then do it. Nobody should pressure you in coming out or staying in. Do what is best for your life and do it on your own terms.

Whether or not you come out is entirely your choice. There is no right or wrong way to be LGBTQ+, and only you can decide if staying in the closet or coming out is the right decision for you.

Not usually. If you're being forced to stay in the closet, that's a whole other issue. But if it's just your personal preference to stay in the closet, that's completely fine. Coming out can be a personal thing; you don't have to come out if you don't want to. That doesn't make you any less valid. It's all about comfort, and if you don't feel comfortable with coming out, then that's totally okay.

Choosing to come out of the closet is just that, a choice, and an extremely personal one. Choosing to stay closeted is a perfectly valid option in many situations and many times can be safer than coming out, especially in an unsupportive environment. Tldr: no! You're allowed to stay closeted for as long as you want

Not at all, if certain things like the country you live in, or you fearing others judgement, is preventing you from coming out, then thats alright! There's nothing wrong with staying closeted forever, its a personal choice, whether to come out or not, and if you're most comfortable not coming out, then there's nothing wrong with that.

I believe if a person is being true to themselves and living their best life it does not matter if they are in or out of the closet. Always do what is best for you and your path in life. The only opinion that counts is your own. Listening to what others have to say is a great way to help form the best decision with your own final thoughts. It is only yourself who can truly know what is best for you. If that is coming out of the closet then open that door. If it is staying in and locking that door keep the key close. Always do you and what is right for you only!