Why do bisexuals get such a bad rap?

Question

I don't understand why some people think bisexuality is a "phase" a person goes through.

I DO see why bisexuals are thought of as easy and constantly on the hunt, but that isn't everyone that is bi... it could be said for any sexual being, but that is never brought up (look at any meat market for straights LOL).

Why do people feel bisexuals cannot have long lasting relationships?

Why should one HAVE to choose? A human is a human... and love is love.

Homosexuals dont want to be judged for the strange few that make their "culture" look bad, do you think that bisexuals want to look bad either.

I think we are all in the same boat and that the nastiness should just stop.

When did you decide you were homosexual? My guess is you didn't.

A bisexual is the same way.

I know I didn't get up one morning and say OH I JUST WANNA TRY THIS.

What I do have a problem with is that todays culture and youth use bisexuality as an escape from whatever sexual hang up they have. They use it to have casual sex and don't think of the consiquenses.

I am 35 and have known I was bisexual since I was a young teen. It hasn't been an easy road, but one that I would walk again.

But if homosexuals thing that bisexuals use them, how can that be? If a person is used for sexual gratification or cheating, it doesn't matter WHAT sexual orientation does it, IT HURTS

Answer 1

b/c they can't choose

Answer 2

We (yep, i said it!) get a bad rap because we aren't as limited in choice as a straight or gay person.

Of course, i'm talking about true bisexuals. Not the people who are "experimenting" or the people who are in denial or even the people who say they're bisexual because it's the "cool thing to do".
True bisexuals are not only very rare but also very misunderstood. We are not sexually confused, nor are we nymphomaniacs. We're just people that are equally physically attracted to both sexes. I happen to have been with the same MAN for the better part of 13 years. Altogether i think we've been apart for about 9 months of those 13 years. Normal relationship stress, that. I didn't "pick a man", i fell in love with that person who just happened to be a guy. Go figure...i got off easy!

i'll hush now.

Answer 3

Ironic, isn't it? We bisexuals are ostracized not only by the hetero side but by the gay and lesbian "community", as well. Gays and lesbians will scream and scream over the bigotry perpetuated against them by the radical right-wingers - yet they don't hesitate to pull that very same attitude with bisexuals. Everyone thinks that we should "pick a horse" and stick with it. But I've never understood that, myself. Why should we? If we find sexual pleasure and gratification with both genders, then why should we not go with our nature?

I'm bisexual; I've had incredible, exclusive relationships with both men and women in the past. I'm now VERY happily married to my husband, with whom I'm very much in love; I also have a girlfriend, whom I also love. Not only does my husband know ABOUT her, he actually knows her and likes her; they're friends. I've been with my husband for 6 years now, and I've been with my girlfriend for over 3 years.

So, like I said: Why not?? Live and let live.

Answer 4

...because so many of them have been abused and they act-out because of it. That acting-out gives them a bad rap.

Some of my friends are bi and they act out because they come from abusive homes. They are promiscuous, unfaithful, and unsafe along with other things.

I'm bi as well. So, I am not saying that bi and homosexuality are the result of abuse and that it is dysfunctional. I'm just giving a reason for why so many bisexuals or people who have bisexual behavior are dysfunctional... they come from dysfunctional homes. There is nothing wrong with bi and homosexuality. It's just a problem when you add all the other stuff (abuse)... but that's everybody

Answer 5

No matter what reasons people may give for their dislike of Bisexuals,I think deep down(may be unknown to themselves),they resent or hate the Idea of a person enjoying BEST OF BOTH THE WORLDS,It's like a person who can write efficiently wit both the hands and who likes such a being?

Answer 6

The dislike that is thrown towards bisexuals from the gay community is generally because many (not all) bisexuals can never be emotionally attached to the same sex, and often use homosexuals to satisfy themselves sexually. It's something that most gays and lesbians have either witnessed or fell victim to.

Answer 7

It's because of the common myth that people tend to believe that since bisexuals are attracted to both sexes then they crave both and cannot be happy with just one partner.
Someone attracted to both sexes has every chance as a straight person of having a long lasting relationship.
It's the same as being attracted to both blonds and red-heads. One can have a long-lasting relationship with a blond without the need to stray and cheat with a red-head.

Answer 8

I think they just cant make up their mind which to be with,a girl or a guy.
Yeah i know love is love,i dont care about the gender of the just love.

Good luck mate

Answer 9

Because the whole "culture" is about nothing else. It is the epitomy of selfishness and self-centeredness and no relationship will ever last when that is the main cornerstone. Not to mention it is simply an unhealthy lifestyle the breeds feelings of guilt and eventual worthlessness.

Answer 10

because they're playing for both sides of the court.

Answer 11

Same thing with gays.