Okay- First let me say I appreciate all the answers you give on my never ending questions...The Key is to understand a bit better people you might of never understood...Arent' we gald for the Internet! :)
So my question is on Orientation... As a straight female I am attracted to both men and women thier are things that my husband cannot fullfill because he is a man, and that is where my girlfriends come into play like Shopping endlessly, talking endlessly, doing things that for the most part men have no interest in, now where it stops is in romantic love the only thing I feel in that sense is twoards a male, so are you saying Orientation is based upon ones feelings of romance or attraction? because across the board don't you think both men and women are attracted to people that have common interests or might fascinate them?
2007-03-15 07:01:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I've never heard anyone talk about orientation, only about sexual orientation. And if we're talking about sexual orientation, there is only one thing it deals with: sexual attraction.
People have tried to say that being gay or straight or bisexual is about emotional connection, romance, and relationships, but those simply aren't. Yes, they're part of everyone's life, but when talking about being gay, it's only about who you want in your bed. That's it, period.
But yes, I agree, that in a non-sexual way, we are often oriented towards both sexes. Both sexes are amazing and beautiful in their traits and characteristics and what they can give; I for one would never want to live without both, and most people need an equal amount of time with each- time to spend with our own sex, time with the other, etc., etc.. Attraction to the same-sex and opposite-sex is completely normal in straight and gay people, but in terms of sexual attraction, one's orientation is about who you want to bed, that's it.
Hope it helps.
2007-03-15 09:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think when people say orientation, they mean sexual preference. But as you pointed out, we all need one another in different ways. I think people are attracted to people with common interests. Have you ever noticed, when couples go to a party at someone's home, they split up. The men go watch TV and talk sports and shop. The women gather elsewhere and discuss food and children and soaps. Sometimes, I think the only reason men and women do come together for is to reproduce. Otherwise, we pretty much don't care for one another's company.
2007-03-15 14:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by kathy s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your sexual PREFERENCE is men, your personality preference is women,
The word orientation is a misnomer, and often misused by some to describe preference, there for removing choice from the process of declaring ones sexuality.
Its a way to say" I didn't chose to be the way that I am I just am", that's fine for people that are scared to say "hey I'm this way because I chose to be"
Personally, I am heterosexual male with no problems with anybodies sexuality, It seems that the gay guys that I have as friends are surrounded by the hottest women on the planet, and the hetero guys are always asking me where I met them when I take them(the women) out
2007-03-15 15:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by blackplatnium007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I think you have no understanding of the term.
You still see the world through rose-colored glasses placing people into boxes that you define, manly-men and girlie-girls. The world is rarely like that.
In my relationship we have both, the romantic love as well as the best friend/companionship. If you don't find that within your relationship, I find it very sad for you. We have our differences of interest but our combined interests far outweigh our differences.
2007-03-15 14:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Orientation is the first day of school where you find your home room, meet your teachers and find your way around.
You are a victim of new age thinking. You can love another woman without any sexual context and it is perfectly normal. Same thing for men who are buddies. It was going on for centuries before the perverts made everything dirty. If they had stayed in their closets or hogpens or whatever, you would not even think to write this question.
2007-03-15 14:11:41 · answer #5 · answered by maybelline512 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I've only heard it used in the term SEXUAL orientation which makes it pretty clear that it means who are you SEXUALLY attracted to. Of course women hang out with other women because men might not like the same things, but that has nothing to do with SEX. I like my pets, my relatives, my neighbors, but I don't have sex with them.
2007-03-15 14:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Heidi 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Are you referring to "sexual orientation"? Because, if so there's your answer:)
2007-03-15 14:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by jjspike 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm emotionally, sexually and whole heartily attracted to men...because I'm gay. Hence, my sexual "orientation" is gay. It's not too confusing.........
2007-03-15 14:07:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't question my heart.
The heart wants what it wants.
and if it's a man for a man, that's fine by me
2007-03-15 14:05:12 · answer #9 · answered by danksprite420 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. It can be misunderstood at times and sometimes quite confusing.
2007-03-15 14:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by Some Random Guy 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋