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Old 06-30-2018, 09:02 AM
 
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No one is "welcomed" in the PNW. Everyone accepts or tolerates their neighbor, or maybe shares proximity without complaint as long as the rules are followed. This has nothing to do with being gay, for that's a non-issue. People are just more reserved here in general. This is in striking difference to where I lived in NC, where neighbors welcome anyone new with homemade baked pies and friendly unannounced visits. Here people keep to themselves. Friendships are made here slowly over time.
This. OP, you'll be fine. It's a non-issue.
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Old 07-05-2018, 09:09 AM
 
Location: WA
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No one is "welcomed" in the PNW. Everyone accepts or tolerates their neighbor, or maybe shares proximity without complaint as long as the rules are followed. This has nothing to do with being gay, for that's a non-issue. People are just more reserved here in general. This is in striking difference to where I lived in NC, where neighbors welcome anyone new with homemade baked pies and friendly unannounced visits. Here people keep to themselves. Friendships are made here slowly over time.
Having lived in NC and WA, I completely agree with this.

RE the OP's question, I agree with others -- pretty much anywhere in Bellingham would be fine for a gay couple. Though I'd recommend Sunnyland, Lettered Streets, or Columbia.
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