These are the top 25 ways the LGBTQ+ community have felt accepted by loved ones

A poll of 1,000 people within the LGBTQ+ community found 39 per cent had fallen out or lost touch with friends as a result, while 30 per cent had issues with family members. 

And 63 per cent found it difficult to understand why their loved ones couldn't accept them for who they are. 

But despite falling out with some people, 41 per cent said their relationship with other friends and family members is as strong as ever. 

People in the community knew they had been accepted by loved ones when they were being treated exactly the same – as if nothing had changed (35 per cent). 

For 29 per cent, feeling confident in talking about their love life was a small act which made a big difference and 27 per cent appreciated someone standing up for them, if necessary. 

Other small acts of love which made people feel loved and accepted included doing household chores together (12 per cent) or making someone a cup of tea (13 per cent).

Others said it was the simple things, like being invited over for dinner (17 per cent) or telling you how nice you look (12 per cent) which mean the most. 

Ayca Turgay, brand communications director at Procter & Gamble, which commissioned the research as part of its Spread the Love campaign or Fairy and Ariel, said: "It is often small acts of love and kindnessfrom those closest to us that go a long way. 

“That’s why this year, we’re focusing on these small daily acts to support the LGBTQ+ community.

"We are committed to Spreading The Love through the little things, as well as shining a light on real stories from the community. 

“Small acts of love can feed into our day to day lives and have a long lasting impact.