2006-11-24 16:20:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Sometimes, but then I go and visit the forums at bisexual.com, or read some of the intelligent, kind answers regarding bisexuality on this site. And then I know that there is a real community of wonderful people who support bisexuals and know it as a valid sexual orientation.
2006-11-24 16:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bisexuals usually feel isolated because unlike homosexuals they don't have a community in which they can identify with and relate to. The reality faced by a bisexual is misunderstood by both the homosexual and heterosexual communities, and the bisexual usually has to invent their own rules to get round what can feel like a complex set of attractions.
I identify as bisexual myself. I feel isolated when I go into the gay community, as I still retain a connection to heterosexual desires which doesn't correspond with what I see in the gay community. Also, I feel alienated with the gay community's preoccupation with sex, and also have experienced biphobia from some gay individuals.
In the heterosexual community, I find I don't identify with other men (in terms if masculine activity) or a sense of masculinity. Also, homophobia from the heterosexual community makes me feel I'm harbouring a secret when dealing with heterosexual males when they talk about women.
I hope this conveys a more indepth description of how I sometimes feel isolated as a bisexual.
2006-11-25 10:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by nemesis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really, although I have to tell you, it is nice to have another bisexual male as a close [platonic] friend, someone I can talk to about issues that both of us face. Such a friend is a real blessing. Gay men and straight men do not fully understand what a bisexual guy goes through in life.
2006-11-25 02:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometimes.
being bisexual is a condridiction and a paradox.
you are both gay and straight- but neither gay nor straight. you can be in both groups in terms of meeting the requirements (liking said gender), but you also violate the rule of not likeing the other gender. you think and view the world differently because you see 2 sides while everyone else sees one. because you understand how beautiful a woman is and how appealing a man is. you know how hard relationships can be because you normally date someone in the 2 majorities (gay or str8) and they know you are not what they are.
gay people hate that you can get married and if you do (and are monogamous) you cut ties with the community. Str8 people think you are either gay or faking. you encounter hate and confusion from both sides.
and when you do find a committed relationship which ever gender you marry/become unioned with decides how people will view your sexual-orientation- str8 or gay not both
2006-11-25 00:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel isolated and I'm straight. I can't imagine how isolated a bisexual person can feel!
2006-11-25 00:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by smarties 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All the bisexuals I know are extremely out going people and tell everyone that they are bisexual.Seem to be balanced people,they just love sex a little too much so I guess you could say that they are normal.
2006-11-25 00:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes.
For the most part, I'm open about being bi, but its still hard sometimes. I feel like I can't always talk about it to even my closest friends because they don't really get it. When that happens, I kinda pull away from that side of myself and its just easier to act straight, but then I feel like I'm denying part of who I am. I still haven't told my parents. Plus, sometimes I feel like when a lot of people hear that I'm bi, they immediately assume that I'm just one of those slutty girls who is straight, but will make out with other girls for attention.
2006-11-25 01:06:18 · answer #7 · answered by rhythm.nbass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I don't its not like everybody thinks it is. We get tired of each other just as if one of us was a man. It's not what you are it's who you are.People are going to have something to say about everything. If you are bisexual that's who you are be comfortable and live your life. That's what I do. It's not like its a disease or something!!!!
2006-11-25 00:27:58 · answer #8 · answered by app;ebottoms 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all need to build our social lives on the hearts and not the genders of our friends. I hope you can find other bis to share with. But I hope you can find a lot of all kinds of people to share with too.
2006-11-25 00:28:50 · answer #9 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, but it isn't just because I'm bisexual.
2006-11-25 00:31:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋