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Both men from a generation in which being gay was a criminal offence and then when it wasn't was still frowned upon. Many older gay men have lived secret lives married to women, fathering children, hiding away simply because it wasn't safe to be a gay man.

If Ali had inclinations to be in relationship with a man or partake in sexual activity with a man, at any point, she'd identify as bisexual or queer, or do what Nathan does and simply not put a label on it. She called herself a lesbian and there is no reason why that shouldn't be respected.

If you want further education on the complexities of sexuality, I am sure there are resources out there that can help.