If people try to converts gays to straghts, can it be tried indirectly the other way, because I really like this guy...
2007-05-29 18:01:51 · 23 answers · asked by Dorito 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
A man or woman cannot be converted unless they're willing to be, which means they already are. I know that I cannot be converted, but I'm flattered that you have those feelings for me.
2007-05-29 18:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Straight To Bi
2016-12-18 07:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what what the scientific community says about this issue (according to the American Psychological Assosiation and the American Psychiatric Assosiation).
Sexual Orientation is not changeable.
Both APA's strongly oppose efforts to change a person's sexual orienation because there have never been any sucessful results and the proccess has been proven to be very harmful to the individuals.
At least one doctor has lost his license for trying to change a gay person's sexual orientation.
Both APA's strongly oppose Reparative therapy, which is done by religious organizations. There is no scietific basis for Reparative therapy whatsoever.
For the same reasons a straight person can never be turned into gay or bi.
All serious studies point that sexual orientation is one way or another determined before birth.
See the Associations' websites for relevant information
2007-05-29 18:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends.
1-There are some people that believe everyone is a little bisexual, we simply tend to have a dominant preference. If this is true, everyone is in the end Bi.
2-Some people believe they are who they are, and you can never change that.
3-Other people believe homosexuality is a choice. (I, personally, think this it a *retarded* idea . . . who on earth would choose to be gay!?)
I believe something in between one and two . . .
I think it's true, people may get crushes on someone from whatever gender they disfavor. However, these emotions are usually repressed, ignored, or thrown out the window in some other way. Also, these feelings take even MORE time to develop BECAUSE they're repressed (or whatever).
My first girlfriend was straight. Then she met me. ^_~
Not because she was "converted" . . . but because she allowed herself to acknowledge her feelings. (It was a difficult thing for her to do, too.)
We started off as acquaintances, then we became best friends, and within a year we were a couple.
2007-05-29 19:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this guy is straight truly straight, there is no changing him. You can't help, who you are attracted too, but trying to convert a straight boy, will lead to heartache. The same is true, when trying to change someone, from gay to straight. It is an impossibility. I don't care, what anyone says. Again, you can't help who you like, but if this guy is truly straight, there is no changing him. Wait for the right one, to come along, and if he is a gay man in a relationship with a woman, leave him there. That too, will lead to heartache.
2007-05-29 18:31:05 · answer #5 · answered by whatnext 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I used to get converted from gay to straight, every other night. LOL
I'm a lesbian too and am very interested in women. I'm a guy. Can't seem to shake the urge.
Sorry, don't know much about your problem.
2007-05-29 18:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by Staveros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can change someone from one sexual orientation to another. I think it is something that is always in them whether they realize it right away or not.
People try to convert gays/lesbians but I truly believe that doesn't work. I think those people just maintain a lie for the so called "normal" life.
2007-05-29 18:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by rated_x_stud 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it is possible to relax a person's cultural barriers regarding sexuality to the point where they may be happy to experiment or go both-ways for fun.
but i think sexual preference is biological, and so it is not possible to change the gender they are truly attracted to. only perhaps free them from culture-based aversions or view-points.
i do think everyone is bisexual to an extent. but i think most people have a preference that is so much higher, that the thought of entertaining the other gender doesn't compare. and i think that base is topped with cultural barriers, that solidify and seperate the various orientations.
you can ask if he is curious. if he is not, then i think it would be unwise to push him. sexual preference is biological, and if he is certain where his lies, then there is no point bothering him with pointless and demeaning antics on your part.
2007-05-30 06:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible to "awaken" feelings someone has already had for a long time inside them. But to "convert" someone is impossible.
I think when people say they converted to gay , they simply mean they "realized" they were gay. Different.
2007-05-29 21:52:40 · answer #9 · answered by subby33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it can't be done. If they are bi-curious or bisexual, maybe, but trying either directly or indirectly is the road to being hurt. Just be a friend and see what develops.
2007-05-29 18:04:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jess 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋