In this context, tolerate is a great way to say, "it's okay if they are gay as long as they don't make any moves on me."
Your patronage is flattering but no thanks.
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on of tolerate seems to fit.
tol·er·ate (tl-rt)
tr.v. tol·er·at·ed, tol·er·at·ing, tol·er·ates
1. To allow without prohibiting or opposing; permit.
2. To recognize and respect (the rights, beliefs, or practices of others).
3. To put up with; endure. See Synonyms at bear1.
I do not prohibit nor oppose their actions and I respect and recognize their homosexual relationship. I might not agree that two man and two woman should be together but I'm tolerant of their choices. If a girl made a move on me, I would be flatter and tell her that I don't swing that way.
