It seems to me that not alot of people like bisexual people, or don't believe that bisexuality is real. Alot of people think that people who claim they are bi are trying to get attention, or are just in denial about there own sexuality. Straight people don't like bi people, gay people don't like bi people, what is wrong with the world? I've dated boys, I've dated girl, I'm not confused or in denial, and I never tell anyone I am bisexual unless I want to start a relationship with them, so it isn't like I'm trying to get attention, I am sexually aroused by both men and women. Why does everyone hate bisexuals?
2006-09-22 17:49:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
My wife is bisexual and she hears a lot of the same things you are talking about. She doesn't feel like she is fully part of either the heterosexual community or homosexual community, and hurtful things have been said to her by both. I imagine it must be a very confusing thing for her. We talk about it a lot, and that seems to help. She was reading a book on bisexuality, but I can't remember the title. Sorry, that wasn't terribly helpful I'm afraid.
It may be helpful for you to look at Alfred Kinsey's work on human sexuality. His general thesis was that very few people are completely straight or gay, but most people have distinct leanings toward one or the other sexual orientation. Bisexual people tend to fall right in the middle. Dean Hamer's work in genetics also lends credence to Kinsey's work.
Also, I read GIJOE's post. I am a Christian and am insulted when small minded people use their faith to attack others. He shoudn't be in here in the first place. I don't know if it would matter to you or not, but the prohibitions in the Bible against same sex relationships is very suspect - not that it would matter to me if it wasn't.
I hope you find peace if you haven't already found it. Just know that there are those who would sympathize with you and try to understand. At the very least, you've got an ally in me, for whatever that's worth.
2006-09-22 19:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by Tukiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world believes that people belong in one of two containers:
1. Gay
2. Straight.
Bisexuals don't fit into any of these containers, and some people are afraid of those who cannot be classified easily. In addition, the existence of bisexuality completely destroys the concept of "simple containers" - especially in view of the fact that there are many different types of bisexual which effectively means sexuality is a complex continuum rather than two seperate categories.
People who are bisexual often complain about being an outsider in both the gay and straight communities. The non-existence of a mainstream bisexual community makes bisexuals feel even more isolated, and they have to invent their own language and concepts to try and come to terms with who they are. Some bisexuals feel confused about their dual attraction, especially when it "changes" over a period of time - such confusion is the result of trying to internalise society's "either or" philosophy.
Being bisexual is almost like being biracial.
2006-09-23 07:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by nemesis 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It seems to be that more and more young people are becoming BI then after a few years settling into either being straight or gay. BIs are getting a taste of both worlds so to speak. I personality have nothing against that but would not enter into it myself. Way too hard on the nerves.
To each his or her own.
2006-09-23 01:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been trying to figure this out for quite some time. People always tell me that I'm just looking for attention or that I want to "attract some guy" by pretending I'm a lesbian.
Sorry...not a lesbian and not a straight girl...totally bisexual and I love it. The whole human race is my playground...I don't exclude half the population...it makes me happy.
Wish you all the best.
laurann.
2006-09-23 06:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by LaurAnn R 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bisexuals like me and my bi friend and her bi friends never get any of that.We have friends of all sexualities..now on myspace mathew lush understand us bis. he has isupport and i do both.. and it always says bisexual,not confused.So not everyone is against bisexuality.Also religious leaders are prasing the bishop amd elders council for their statement to include the enitre lgbt community..So true religious people aren't against us either..
2006-09-23 01:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by no name 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok look nothing against BI ppl its just ya'll don't know what it is that you really want ok so u like both men and women what gives, i only see it 2 ways you straight or gay if u straight good u like men u gay good u like girl but bi? it seems to like bi is been put there so ppl would still think that they are confuse like i said gay or straight, u know which 1 u like i dont know i made a choice gay or str8 i pick GAY, no bi not str8 not expermenting i made my mind up Gay it is. there is nothing wrong but like i said it seems to me bi was put there to confuse u. now this is a QUESTION u ask urself which 1 turns u on the best, male or female
2006-09-23 03:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by EiaMaria 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they don't understand how people can like both sexes, I think they're just ignorant. I am straight, but I do understand that it's possible. I think bisexual people are luckier then straight or gay people, they have more choices.
2006-09-23 01:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by venus11224 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I'd feel stressed out if my SO was bisexual. You have 2x more people trying to steal them from you.
Can't just relax and let her go out with the girls. Gotta worry if they're up to stuff.
2006-09-23 01:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by it 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't hate bisexuals.
Some people are just stupid. And definitely the gay people who don't accept it. We want to be accepted by society, but we won't accept bisexuals? That's stupid!
2006-09-23 10:54:35 · answer #9 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think its because they are viewed as being greedy... personally i would never date a bi girl but then agan the girls i like would most likely not be bi... but many of my lesbian friends that have given bi girls a chance have only been hurt when the girls have deiced that they dont wanna be bi anymore and leave them for guys... and thats why most of the lesbians i know dont like bi girls anyways...
2006-09-23 01:35:32 · answer #10 · answered by iAmJustMe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋