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"Not Offended by Homosexuals"

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Shyvin, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. Shyvin

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    I was having a chat with someone, I just met this someone today, and she was making a comment on how unattractive she believes herself to be. I then commented saying that "beauty is the the eye of the beholder, I am sure there are lots of guys who probably think you are cute; or girls if that is your thing."

    She responds by saying that she is into guys and that she is not offended by homosexuals.



    Now, correct me if I am wrong, but does this statement sound like she is saying she tolerates homosexuals?

    I don't know, just thought I'd ask for some opinions.
     
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  2. Well... It seems like she wouldn't say that she isn't offended unless she thinks you will assume she is offended... why not just say "I'm into guys"? I'm not sure why she added that... *shrug*
     
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    it sounds like she is tolerant i guess....
    maybe she doesn't understand them but they don't pose a threat or issue to her?
     
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    Straight but not narrow people i guess.
     
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    Maybe I'm trying to over analyze something trivial. That does sound more logical...
     
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    She's saying that she's straight, but the idea of girls finding her attractive isn't weird or disturbing to her.
     
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    Ahhh, that does make sense. Wow. Seems rather obvious, I feel stupid now.
     
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    I suppose thats what she meant, at first i thought she meant like how some straight people would usually get offended if they were asked if they were homosexual
     
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    Or it could very well be that she is hiding something. I used to say similar type stuff when I was in denial and then when deeply closeted. Who knows.
     
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    I don't really see the point in saying "I'm not offended by homosexuals"...

    Why don't just say "Nah, I'm only into guys"

    BUT it does sounds like a good sign.
     
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    It sounds like she's tolerant. Like, she's into guys, but then she thinks "ooops maybe that sounds bigoted" so she clarifies that she has no problem with gay people.
     
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    is it possible that maybe she sensed that you might be gay? so after saying that she wanted to reassure you that she's fine with that. So that you wouldnt feel uncomfortable?
     
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    NOT OFFENDED
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    It sounds like a clumsy way of saying that she's OK with gay people and homosexuality - to me, what she actually seems to be suggesting is that there is something that could be offensive about homosexuals but that she personally doesn't find them so...

    But it sounds like she just didn't really think carefully about the exact meaning of the comment she was making, and the gist of what she was saying was "I'm straight but I've got nothing wrong with gay people".
     
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    I think she's just phrased it badly.

    She probably meant she's not offended by you being open to the possibility that she could be gay.

    I suppose it isn't that big an improvement
     
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    I love it lex! i want one too!
     
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    Thanks for all the responses. I'm unsure about coming out to her, because she told one of my friends that she likes me and I guess I'll just tell her I'm too busy to date. She actually texted me earlier and asked me if I wanted to hang out with her. I told her yes but I hope she doesn't think it is something different than just hanging out with her.
     
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    I'd so buy that. :grin:
     
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    There's a t-shirt printing place near me. I am so going to get that printed now :grin: