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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:06 pm
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So... I had been sorta open about my sexuality at my old school. There were the people whoknew, and there were the people who guessed. But here, I have found a lot of Anti-Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian people, including my friends. We were talking and I was reading my boook, it had a gay couple that I brought up, saying how his family was cool with it and all. My friend, A {Let's call her that.} said, "If either of you were not straight, then I would not be your friend anymore out of fear of you trying to rape me or something." I was going to tell them plenty of times, but, statments like this shut me down. Should I chance our friendship by being open about being Bisexual, or should I stay a closet case?
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:34 pm
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NovaxScotia So... I had been sorta open about my sexuality at my old school. There were the people whoknew, and there were the people who guessed. But here, I have found a lot of Anti-Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian people, including my friends. We were talking and I was reading my boook, it had a gay couple that I brought up, saying how his family was cool with it and all. My friend, A {Let's call her that.} said, "If either of you were not straight, then I would not be your friend anymore out of fear of you trying to rape me or something." I was going to tell them plenty of times, but, statments like this shut me down. Should I chance our friendship by being open about being Bisexual, or should I stay a closet case?
I really hate people like that. Here's the deal, and I'm going to just say out of pure experience: You are you. Obvious right? If you are hanging around people like that, then you are going to feel bad about yourself. I'm not saying that you have to shut them out of your life, but try talking to people that are okay with the idea first. And eventually, try to talk to your anti-lgbt friends. I personally know it's extreamly hard, but it's possible. smile But when you think about it, no one needs to 'come out" or be "public" about any of that. That's the part that annoys me. Society makes us think that we have to shout it out if we are, but really, it's actually not a big deal at all. The only reason I think people should know is if you are in a serious relationship and you want to be together in public. I mean, you don't go around shouting out your favorite color to people you meet do you?
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:46 pm
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DemonQuackz NovaxScotia So... I had been sorta open about my sexuality at my old school. There were the people whoknew, and there were the people who guessed. But here, I have found a lot of Anti-Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian people, including my friends. We were talking and I was reading my boook, it had a gay couple that I brought up, saying how his family was cool with it and all. My friend, A {Let's call her that.} said, "If either of you were not straight, then I would not be your friend anymore out of fear of you trying to rape me or something." I was going to tell them plenty of times, but, statments like this shut me down. Should I chance our friendship by being open about being Bisexual, or should I stay a closet case? I really hate people like that. Here's the deal, and I'm going to just say out of pure experience: You are you. Obvious right? If you are hanging around people like that, then you are going to feel bad about yourself. I'm not saying that you have to shut them out of your life, but try talking to people that are okay with the idea first. And eventually, try to talk to your anti-lgbt friends. I personally know it's extreamly hard, but it's possible. smile But when you think about it, no one needs to 'come out" or be "public" about any of that. That's the part that annoys me. Society makes us think that we have to shout it out if we are, but really, it's actually not a big deal at all. The only reason I think people should know is if you are in a serious relationship and you want to be together in public. I mean, you don't go around shouting out your favorite color to people you meet do you?
Heh, well... actually I do go shouting rather random things at strangers. It's my nature...
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:46 pm
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If they don't ask you then I wouldn't necessarily outright tell them. Most people aren't very receptive to people running around shouting their sexuality at the top of their lungs. Be you. Don't feel you have to hide or act differently, just be you. If they ask you questions that pertain to your sexuality then feel free to open up but if you don't make a big deal about your orientation then neither should they. After all, who does YOUR sexuality affect? That's right, YOU and only YOU.
My own personal experiences have been O-K. Not ideal but O-K. I've heard individuals talk about not wanting to be alone around me for fear that I might rape/molest/seduce them. When people say that, I get fired up and I make clear my thoughts, I have the right so I might as well. I must admit, however, that around men I tend to be very reserved. I don't, typically, touch other guys unless for whatever reason they initiate said touching first (when I say touching I mean a slap on the back, hug, etc).
Again, just "do you". Don't worry too much about them finding out or what have you. The less of a deal you make your sexuality the less of deal everyone else SHOULD make of it. Sadly, if your friends are open-minded and receptive to you in all your glory, sexuality and all, then they really aren't your friends. It's hard, trust me. I've lost just about every male best friend I've ever had because of coming out but in reality it's only because they were too ignorant/immature to "get over it".
I wish you the best of luck!
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:59 pm
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:35 pm
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:10 am
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:47 am
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NovaxScotia So... I had been sorta open about my sexuality at my old school. There were the people whoknew, and there were the people who guessed. But here, I have found a lot of Anti-Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian people, including my friends. We were talking and I was reading my boook, it had a gay couple that I brought up, saying how his family was cool with it and all. My friend, A {Let's call her that.} said, "If either of you were not straight, then I would not be your friend anymore out of fear of you trying to rape me or something." I was going to tell them plenty of times, but, statments like this shut me down. Should I chance our friendship by being open about being Bisexual, or should I stay a closet case?
Get rid of them! Ignorance like that needs to be thrown in the garbage where it came from.
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:27 pm
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NovaxScotia DemonQuackz NovaxScotia So... I had been sorta open about my sexuality at my old school. There were the people whoknew, and there were the people who guessed. But here, I have found a lot of Anti-Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian people, including my friends. We were talking and I was reading my boook, it had a gay couple that I brought up, saying how his family was cool with it and all. My friend, A {Let's call her that.} said, "If either of you were not straight, then I would not be your friend anymore out of fear of you trying to rape me or something." I was going to tell them plenty of times, but, statments like this shut me down. Should I chance our friendship by being open about being Bisexual, or should I stay a closet case? I really hate people like that. Here's the deal, and I'm going to just say out of pure experience: You are you. Obvious right? If you are hanging around people like that, then you are going to feel bad about yourself. I'm not saying that you have to shut them out of your life, but try talking to people that are okay with the idea first. And eventually, try to talk to your anti-lgbt friends. I personally know it's extreamly hard, but it's possible. smile But when you think about it, no one needs to 'come out" or be "public" about any of that. That's the part that annoys me. Society makes us think that we have to shout it out if we are, but really, it's actually not a big deal at all. The only reason I think people should know is if you are in a serious relationship and you want to be together in public. I mean, you don't go around shouting out your favorite color to people you meet do you? Heh, well... actually I do go shouting rather random things at strangers. It's my nature...
Even so. Just because you have different feelings then others doesn't mean you are obligated to say so. Like I said, you only need to say when people need to know. smile
And like said above me, people like that, who put down others just because of the way they are born are horrible.
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:16 pm
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The Bodacious Soul Reaper
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:14 pm
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I, myself, am straight. I'm accepting of different sexual orientations than my own, and I understand that my same gendered friends are not going to rape me. In fact, most aren't even attracted to me. If she really thinks you're going to rape her because, then she is ignorant. In the end, if you cannot be yourself around your friends, then you shouldn't call them friends. Its only going to lead to a long line of negative feelings such as depression. For you own mental health, find people who accept you as you. No need to project your sexuality upon others. I'm straight. Out in the real world, I don't think I've ever felt the need to say, "My name is (blank), and I'm straight." Why should you have to? Honestly, in friendship, sexual orientation shouldn't even be a factor, as they are generally platonic relationships. I wish you luck in finding true friends that accept you, and embrace(figuratively speaking) you for who you are.
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:02 pm
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:55 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:48 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:15 am
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