You are also protected by law
There is no law that will protect you from being a knobber. And whether you are deemed to be a knobber or not is firmly in the court of public (ie your colleagues') opinion. As has already been said, get on with the job, be 'one of the lads' and nobody will care about your sexuality. Make a fuss, or start quoting any of the above at anybody, and it will become a problem.
While there has been a lot of talk above about "flaunting" and its general undesirability, perhaps someone would like to address one of the specific questions GP asked:
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Originally Posted by GaiPilot
What is going to happen when I turn up with my partner for a social function in the Officers Mess?
Does this count as flaunting?
Already addressed. Don't do it. Or, at least, show some sensitivity to those who may be uncomfortable with it. Making a bee-line straight for the Staish and loudly introducing him as your 'life partner', ensuring that all around you can hear and see, is simply attention seeking and WOULD count as 'flaunting', IMHO. Discretely introducing your partner, when it is your turn to do so, in the normal fashion any of us would, shouldn't present any issues.
Maybe he could join the wives club.......bitching at coffee mornings, mess flowers, etc...
