As the title says, I’ve had several encounters where I’m vibing with someone and then they ask if I’m gay. First off it’s mostly because of my voice. Got my tonsils taken out and it made my voice higher. I was also told it was because I’m “very extroverted unlike other men. You talk to everyone and you’re charismatic”. It wasn’t my style or anything it was my voice and that. (Background: im a musician who idolized several flamboyant artist as a child, it kinda stuck as I’ve gotten older.)

I’m not complaining I’m fine with what I have and I love myself, it’s just extremely crushing sometimes. How can I fix this issue with out changing who I am?

It’s at times demoralizing but I wanna learn and embrace myself.