Politically Correct? I think not! It's a minefield that cannot be navigated successfully in this day and age; there are too many opposing views, preferences, and lifestyles. You know the adage: Different strokes for different folks; Different horses for different courses.

When I look at my entire life and who I am, I am the sum of all my Life Experiences. This means I am a baby, a boy, a man, a professional, a lover, a giver, a gentleman, a pig , a spiritual person, a receiver, a cook, a coach, and so much more. When I'm with my friends, all pretense aside, I'm hanging with the boys. I hear the lady friends talking about "going out with the girls." No one is offended by such statements.

So I don't get too hung-up on on my choices of words. I focus instead on being real; being authentically who I am. So I might say things that will bother some people and their sensitivities, but I question it.

• Why are you so sensitive about "that" label?
• What's wrong with embracing all aspects of who you are?
• What is really bugging you about that term?

It's better not to finger-point. It's better to look past the language and see the person. Everywhere you go, you'll end up in hot water if you're always worried about the right way to say things and you will never please 100% of the people 100% of the time. So get over yourself and try to see where comments are coming from. Don't make a mountain out of a mole-hill. That doesn't work either.