A while ago, someone posted a similar topic- I don't remember now who it was, or how precisely it mirrored MK's question.  At any rate, someone commented that, by their nature, fetishes do not tend to be discussed openly- it's sort of like talking about masturbation.

In my case, I think there are several aspects to my fascination with strong women.  I certainly do recognize the fetish aspect- it's not something to be ashamed of but, like writing, I do it in private and wash my hands afterwards.  On the other hand, since my divorce, I've been much more outspoken about my admiration for women who have the courage to become physically strong- enough so that I'm fairly certain that everyone in my family and all of my close friends are aware that I like them.  Also, since I started posting stories online, I've been much more open about this aspect of my life- so much so that I frequently canvas friends for opinions about my stories.  The reaction has been generally good- although pretty much everyone now believes I'm more than just a little strange- and I've been as happy in my own skin as I've been in a very, very long time.

This is correct - there is a difference between 'attraction' and 'fetish'.  Most people only discuss fetish (or whatever really turns them on) with their intimates.  Some of my friends know I'm attracted to athletic women.  And that's about it, and that's about all I want them to know.

Come out?

The only way I would is if I happened to get a girlfriend who was into female bodybuilding, and wanted to, or was, a female bodybuilder. 

That might be a pretty good transition, huh? 

Maybe.

I understand.