My friend, why would you live the way you believe other people would have you live, rather than live the life that is yours?
If you are constantly going to be questioning the way in which you exist because you're worried about a reaction, I can't imagine yours will be the life of your dreams.
If Nelson Mandella were worried about what people would think, apartheid would still be the norm in south africa.
If Abraham Lincoln lived his life in order not to offend, we would still be trading african-americans as slaves.
Be who you are, brother. I couldn't imagine living my life compromised, I've only got one of them.