Being gay for me is not easy and it's not hard.. The first thing for me was to be honest with me and then to the people I care of... So my coming out was difficult for me but my parents reaction was so kind that it helps me a lot and make my life much easier.. and at the time I was living in Paris (France) and it helps to... It is easier in large cities as you don't know all the town and if you do not wish to tell everyone you're to do so... no stupid people pleased to tell all the village about you and make a joke of it.. So I'm happy and being gay do not have major influence for me