Do they at least respect this, or is it taboo?
2006-10-02 17:35:45 · 40 answers · asked by WJ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
IF one could convert back to being straight [as you say] then YES - I think that for many that would be a worthwhile thing to do. Most would agree that being straight is an easier life. But CAN someone change their sexual orientation? As you can see - most gay people don't think so. But THIS gay person isn't so sure. Some people say that their sexual orientation has changed. And who am I to argue with them. Some will argue that a person is BORN straight or gay or whatever. I say - believing that might give some people comfort - but no one knows for sure why someone is gay. [Or why someone is straight - for that matter] Was it a taboo question? Absolutely not. Nor was it a stupid question. [As some have suggested] Feel free to ask anything you like. Have a great day!! Craig!! :o)
2006-10-03 00:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok I am trying to answer this as an actual question, so here goes. I think it would depend on the person. I am a lesbian, and I don't think I would ever go "back" because I was never really striaght in the first place. I always liked women more than men, and when I finally came out, there was no reason to consider pretending I was straight again, now that I saw that being myself was ok.
But I do believe that a lot of teens, or even adults rather rush into "being gay". They have a few experiences, they experiment a bit, and they think they are ready to tell mom and dad about their gay fling. It's a bit like being defiant, telling the world, ha! I can be myself! But, is it really you? Or are they doing it to get attention and be different in a world where indvidulaity is hard won?
I call lesbians who go "back to being straight" a funny name, Hasbians. It's kind of a cute way of saying, yeah, it's ok. Just be yourself. If you were confused, had a crush on someone special of the same sex and that made you think you were gay? You aren't stuck. You are free to do whatever you want.
Just love someone for who they are. Don't put so much pressure on lables, such as gay or straight. Label yourself as proud of who you are, not because of who you date.
2006-10-02 18:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jen M 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ahhh, let's see I've been an exgay for 18 years with only a 3 year lapse...In 18 years I haven't met one person who changed. Yes it's a taboo subject. And celibacy is the other option not change.
2006-10-02 22:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can I "convert" to something that I never was to begin with? I wouldn't want to even if I could! I love myself and I love and respect my community. I really don't understand why people make such a big deal about homosexuality! LET IT GO! By the way, Anne Heche was bi, there IS a difference!
2006-10-02 18:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by Grommitt18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lol, first of all I wouldnt consider it converting. When we decide to live our lives as G-d intended, we call it coming out. I suppose if you want to be straight again, we would call it going back in. I shudder at that thought, as Im sure most out gays do. NO, I do not respect that, I think its lying to yourself and G-d.
2006-10-02 18:05:31 · answer #5 · answered by arielsalom33 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, those that have been successful at converting, I guess, would think it worthwhile, while those that don't probably find it absolutely unthinkable and ridiculous. I would imagine that many respect the concept of converting, but I am not sure that there is a strong belief that it is possible. And, regarding your comment about it being taboo, I am not sure what you mean.
2006-10-02 17:40:17 · answer #6 · answered by Emma 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
exciting question. I truly have ordinary those who were supposedly immediately to unexpectedly develop into gay, yet not in any respect any opposite direction round. i believe that someone must be born gay, and that that's no longer some thing that they could replace. research teach that gay individuals are born with one extra chromosome that provides you with female or masculine features and money owed for his or her sexual determination. as an social gathering: even as we are born with XY chromosomes for male and XX for female, someone may have XX with a latent y chromosome or XY with yet another latent x chromosome. that is what some scientist and genealogist account for homosexuality as a organic and organic element. that's some thing that won't be able to be altered or replaced in simple terms through finding out no longer to be gay anymore.
2016-12-04 03:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by fechter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get it .My ex- mother in law was married to a MAN after a year she left her husband for a GIRL ,she was gay for 28 years finally,she decided to go straight and got pregnant now she is with the brother of the ex.I DONT KNOW IF SHE ''CONVERTED''
HER SELF TO STRAIGHT OR SHE IS BISEXUAL.I CAN'T REALLY ANSWER THE QUESTION ,I AM VERY CONFUSED,ALL I KNOW I STILL GET TWO POINTS.
2006-10-02 21:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by VIANNEY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"convert"? You convert to another religion, you don't convert sexuality (Ann Heche is bi) ever. Sexuality is like skin color. It can't be changed. It's a major aspect of your identity. Why would it be worthwhile? I enjoy being who I am. I'm fabulous and fun!
2006-10-02 18:42:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't go back to a place I have never been.
If you're asking if I would like to change myself to be something I have never been, then the answer is no. I see no reason to. I love myself the way I am, and so do my friends, family, girlfriend, and co-workers. Why would I want to change that? I'm super great just the way I am.
2006-10-03 03:37:19 · answer #10 · answered by dani_kin 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋