This question is for homosexuals ONLY!?

Question

First let me say I’m seeking honest answers. I’m not trying to upset anybody, nor am I looking for an argument. This is a Yes/No/why question, plain and simple.

Okay here’s the question:
If I told you there was a remedy that would make you straight would you take that opportunity? Let’s just say for argument sake that the remedy was harmless, painless, quick, easy, and free, would you take it?

Thank you everybody for the honesty; please remember this is a hypothetical question.

Answer 1

that is an interesting question

and I am not sure, at this point, if i would or not

I have spent the last 25 trying like heck to be str8

now as I accept that I am gay............

well I just don't know..............

Answer 2

After 35 years, one gets used to being what they are. After one gets this old, their ability to adjust to new and different situations, and their ability to assimilate and retain new information/knowledge, and their ability to work out *some* pshychological difficulties on their own, becomes inferior.

At the age of 35, I say no.

But if you asked me the same question as a teenager, I would have said no then as well. But it would have been for different reasons. Pride, principal, etc. Even back then I had better sense than to disrespect God by saying that he made me wrong.

Remedy? LOL! It's not a malfunction or a sickness. Therefore, it cannot be remedied. That is not to say that medical science might not come up with a way to *change* it (brain surgery, etc.), but not a remedy. A 'remedy' is a 'fix'. And since it ain't broken, you can't fix it.


Namaste.

Answer 3

I will assume, for the sake of academic argument, that your question is asked out of mere curiosity, and not fueled by any idea that there is something 'wrong' or 'flawed' with being gay.

My answer is: no. Why? Because I have spent my whole life learning who I am and how I interact with the world. A large part of that is my sexual identity. I knew from a very early age that I was different from other boys. I had crushes on other boys as long as I could remember. I quickly learned that this was not something I could freely share with everyone. As I grew into maturity my 'difference' became clear. It did not affect everything I did (I still ate, dressed, studied like other guys my age) but it did give me a sense of always asking of everything in me and around me: 'what does this mean?' I had a heightened sense of awareness as a result; awareness of myself and awareness of my surroundings, and awareness of other people and how to interact with them.
I went to college in the 80s. This was a time of sexual liberation for many people: women were discovering their own personal and sexual power, as well as lesbians and gay men. Gradually, the one element that seemed so different about me wasn't such a dark secret. After I came out as a gay man I met many other gay men and lesbians. I found, for the most part, that a lot of these other people have had similar journeys to mine. Our sense of self-acceptance and self-awareness was hard-won, and very valuable.

After a few forays into the dating and relationship scene I met my partner. We have been together for almost 16 years. I have built a life and a home with him. We have many friends: lesbians, straight women, gay men, straight men, and several that are in between any easily definable category. I not only respect my life, I enjoy it, and I appreciate the journey it has taken me to get where I am.

If I were to take a magic pill that would turn me heterosexual overnight, my life would radically change. What would I do with my partner? That would be the biggest problem to face. I love him so deeply and so thoroughly that I can not imagine life without him. To imagine the look on his face if I were to say to him, "I'm sorry, but I'm not gay any more and can't be with you" is an incredibly sad thing to imagine.

So my answer is 'no.' Not because I have anything against women or straight people. But because I have come to accept and love myself as I am, and my life is wonderfully rich and full because of that fact.

I am who I am. And that is a very good thing.

Answer 4

Here's an essay to your "yes/no/why" question:

I am a lesbian in a relationship with a man. It works out well for me because of our sexual circumstances. (We both have disabilities that prevent certain, um, activities.)

So, the real questions for me would be: Would I want to stop looking at girls? Would I want to stop reading "stories" about girls? Would I not go back to girls if/when my current relationship ends? Nah... it's too much fun.

On the other hand, though, I think it would be easier if I were straight to find another guy instead of wondering about the orientation of women in whom I meet in different circumstances (ie., not in a gay bar or in a GLBT group in college). I'd take my chances, though, and risk being alone with my eye candy (people, videos, and pictures) and stories rather than be with another man.

A star for a good question!

Answer 5

I'm a transwoman and no I wouldn't. It would assume I have a disease (which I definately do not have) that requires a cure (which I do not need) I am happier as I am, freer to express a wide range of emotions, wider than I could as a male, feel better about myself, despite the haters best efforts, would not be obliged to sit in front of a television and watch NASCAR all day on weekends, and have found lovely friends who I would absolutely hate to lose.

Answer 6

I understand you are not trying to offend, and are just asking a Q, but, you come at it from the view point that there is something wrong with being gay.

There is nothing wrong with being gay. You can be gay and be a great wonderful productive happy member of society. So, why ask if I would change that?

There also is nothing wrong with being straight. Same thing as above. Sexuality is not the issue. It's what individuals choose to do with their lives.

Would I take your drug? Hell no. I'm very comfortable in my skin and lead a pretty happy and productive life.

Why fix something if it ain't broken?

Answer 7

If you'd asked me that question back when I was a teen, my answer would've probably been "hell yes". But now, after so many years, I've grown not only to accept who I am, but to love me just the way I am. Being gay is part of my life, my existence and my essence. I wouldn't change anything about me because that would mean I'd have to stop being who I am. And that includes my homosexuality.

So no.

Answer 8

No. A remedy is not needed because there is nothing wrong. If I told you there is a free, harmless remedy for being narrow minded and non-accepting would you take it?

Answer 9

If I told you there was a remedy for asking stupid questions, would you take it?

You know, there was a remedy once given by the straight, homophobic administration (Reagan) to provide a hepatitis vaccine. Only gay promiscuous males were asked to receive this free vaccine.....Do you know all of them got Aids. Why you ask? Because of sick people like yourself asking sick questions like this.

Answer 10

today, in 2007, and in Western Europe, I would certainly not take it!
I am fine the way I am. My friends, colleagues, family have no problems whatsover with my sexual orientation, and neither do I.
I live a prefectly normal life, in a country (Spain) where we are treated as any other human being.

Of course, if I was from Sudan, Saudi Arabia or Iran I would probably take it for my own safety, as in those countries (and several others) it's the death penalty for gays.

Answer 11

Dear T.
To answer your question, let me reverse the question.
IF there was a pill remedy for heterosexuality would YOU take it?
Why or Why not?
It’s really the exact same question you have ask us.
Hugs,
PennyAnn