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 Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:32 pm
It disgusts me that despite progress toward acceptance of gays and lesbians, there is still a whole lot of ignorance and misinformation about bisexuality.
Even more disheartening is the all-too-common lack of support from the gay/lesbian communities. The idea that bisexuals make orientation seem like a choice, maybe. Or the "no one likes a fence-sitter" thing, as if we had any more choice to sit on the fence than homosexuals have to be on their side of the fence.
Any ideas on combatting ignorance?
I think there should be more bi pride, and more coming out as such. More open identification and a stronger community. I've met far too many people who admit to being attracted to both men and women, but aren't involved in the lgbt community, don't come out, or don't even call themselves bi.
Discuss the wonderful world of twice as many attractive people! xd
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:11 pm
My ex is bi and we broke up because he wasn't out. He is working on coming out to people so we can date, but he says that since he's bi he doesn't see as much of a need as someone who is gay, like me.
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:21 am
I identify as Pansexual, but yes, I know what you mean. There are plenty gay and lesbian people who are accepting, but I know a lot of gays and lesbians that refuse to date a bisexual person, and a lot of gays and lesbians that are biased and rude towards bisexuals, which is weird to me. I dunno why it happens, and I think one day for the most part it will stop, but lets face it--predjudice never stops all the way. There will always be that one person that hates a group of people just because...
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:09 am
See, I don't have a problem with bisexuals. I do however, have a problem with "dorm room bisexuals" or "Dorm room Lesbians"
The girls that come to college, decide they want to fool around with girls, get involved with girls, graduate, and then decide that they're straight, and never speak to said girl, who's usually broken hearted, again.
First hand experience, I know
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:39 pm
GeektasticJane See, I don't have a problem with bisexuals. I do however, have a problem with "dorm room bisexuals" or "Dorm room Lesbians"
The girls that come to college, decide they want to fool around with girls, get involved with girls, graduate, and then decide that they're straight, and never speak to said girl, who's usually broken hearted, again.
First hand experience, I know I've heard of them, and I know a lesbian who refuses to date bi girls because of the same kind of experience she had. I think it's because it's acceptable to be "wild and crazy" when you're in college, but you're expected to "settle down" with someone of the opposite sex. If I really, really wanted to get married and have kids of my own, and I had to choose between a woman I liked and a man I liked, well, in most states I can't even marry a woman. sad Some people are too weak to choose love over social pressure. I was in college when I realized I was bi, but I've never tried to hide it. I go to pride parades and bars...even though beautiful women are intimidating... gonk
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:59 pm
GeektasticJane See, I don't have a problem with bisexuals. I do however, have a problem with "dorm room bisexuals" or "Dorm room Lesbians"
The girls that come to college, decide they want to fool around with girls, get involved with girls, graduate, and then decide that they're straight, and never speak to said girl, who's usually broken hearted, again.
First hand experience, I know I had a friend like that but she did it because she actually thought she was lesbian...she only tried it for a week because it takes her a week to try sex with anyone...so I wouldn't classify her as one...geeze I'm getting way too rambly nowadays...anyway she's met tons of people like that and it ticks her off. When I finally came out to friends for awhile they acted like I was claiming to be bi because it was popular for girls to be bisexual...its an unfortunate fad and alot of people are claiming to bi and homosexual when they really aren't.
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:39 pm
I agree with shadowrainstorm. Sadly no matter what we do, there will always hateful people. But if you don't let them get to you. Then you'll have no problems. But if they do physical harm then its different. I thought I was bi, but then I relized I liked guys much more then girls. Girls to me were just good friends!
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