1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

confused

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by amychan12, May 10, 2012.

  1. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    I just found out I might be a lesbian and I'm confused about the way I'm supposed to feel.all my life I knew how I was meant to feel about men but I'm not sure how to feel about women can any one give me advice:confused:
     
  2. shy

    shy
    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2012
    Messages:
    166
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Zürich
    Gender:
    Male
    I would say you should do whatever you feel like doing to be happy. If you feel like dating a woman you may just try and see how it developes. It has to be the right thing for you, not for anyone else.
     
  3. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    Thank you I'm just so confused and I don't know what it's like to be a lesbian:confused:
     
  4. LauraMarie

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2012
    Messages:
    124
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Des Moins, Iowa
    When i finaly admitted it to myself i started bawling it may be pretty hard to relize at first but now im 100% happy with my girlfriend:slight_smile: goodluck! If you have any questions feel free to write on my wall
     
  5. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    Well what I'm not sure of is if I see a girl I think is pretty how do I react and how would I know if she is a lesbian too?:confused:
     
  6. GayJay

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2012
    Messages:
    538
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North West, UK
    Do whatever feels natural to you when it comes to who your attracted to. Don't be confused if you start to look at girls and find them attractive, although it might feel weird to you its still totally normal.
    As for knowing if another girl is a lesbian there's no real way of telling really. But i know i always look for signs in their appearance (hair, piercings, clothes.) not that it will make them a lesbian but you can sometimes tell. Secondly their body language is sometimes a give away sign.
    If you think she might be a lesbian talk to her, see how she react when you talk to her. She might try to bring up sexuality to see if your l lesbian, or you might bring it up in a subtle way. Her immediate reaction should tell you. Or you could just ask if your bold enough to, i wouldn't personally though.
    Hope that helped:slight_smile:
     
  7. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    Thank you it does help :icon_redf
     
  8. GayJay

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2012
    Messages:
    538
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North West, UK
    your welcome:slight_smile:
     
  9. Pret Allez

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2012
    Messages:
    6,785
    Likes Received:
    67
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    Gender:
    Female (trans*)
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    Out Status:
    Some people
    Part of being queer is precisely that you're not "supposed" to feel any particular way. What does liking women feel like to you??? Whatever that feeling is, it's probably just fine! :kiss:
     
  10. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    I guess what my real question is how do I know If I'm a lesbian?:confused:
     
  11. Zaio

    Zaio Guest

    If you are sexually attracted to women, that's how you know. You can have emotional attraction for both sexs but your primary orientation is usually defined by what sex arouses you. If men don't arouse you in the slightest and women do, then you're at the least not straight.

    For instance, I am very attracted to men, every inch of the male body attracts me. Women absolutely repulse me, I can lose an erection just thinking of a woman.
     
  12. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    That makes sense I don't feel attracted to men but I do feel a slight attraction when I see two women together I think it's special and there's a part of me that wants to experience it but I don't want to with men in fact I'm scared to with men:icon_bigg
     
  13. Zaio

    Zaio Guest

    Well this may be awkward and embarassing but may I suggest watching 2 types of porn - not for pleasure but to help you see for yourself.

    Lesbian porn and gay porn, not straight porn as even I can get aroused by that, but only because my eyes are drawn to the man.

    This is a pretty solid way of testing your orientation, just don't try to hold back, don't try to make yourself get aroused by one or not the other, or not get aroused by one or the other. Just let what happens happen and your answer will probably be seen there.

    What you are saying doesn't define your sexuality really. I mean, I would like to be with a woman as I really love the emotional side, which you don't really get with a lot of guys, but I just cannot be sexually attracted to a woman.

    All the best.
     
  14. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    Thanks maybe I will
     
  15. silverhalo

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2008
    Messages:
    10,698
    Likes Received:
    3,723
    Location:
    England,
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Hey another option is to just sit in a cafe or something and watch people go by and see who you become more drawn to, try not to have any preconcieved ideas about who you are going to like more and just see what happens.
     
  16. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    Thanks like I said what's hard is how to know who is a lesbian
     
  17. silverhalo

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2008
    Messages:
    10,698
    Likes Received:
    3,723
    Location:
    England,
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    That is very tricky, unless you are at an LGBT group then I would assume straight unless told otherwise, the more you study peoples mannerisms the more chance you have of picking out the non straight people but its still only guessing. In time the more confident you get in your own skin and with your own sexuality and the more out you are the more likely other people are to come out to you. Have you tried any LGBT groups or online meet ups in your area?
     
  18. Zaio

    Zaio Guest

    Does she have spikey hair and a nose ring? Sorry, sterotype jokes over.

    The only way to tell is to ask them, but just assume everyone is straight until told otherwise (as mentioned above), otherwise you may get attached to a straight person, and that is a predicament pretty much all gays go through and it is most certaintly not a pleasant one.

    All the best.
     
  19. amychan12

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2012
    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    florida
    But if their not lesbian I don't want to insult them
     
  20. silverhalo

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2008
    Messages:
    10,698
    Likes Received:
    3,723
    Location:
    England,
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Well you dont have to ask them outright, you check their opinions on LGBT matters, you can ask about what kind of guys/girls they are into and just see what they say. I think you should work on coming out to people and telling them you are questioning, that way people that are not straight themselves are more likely to tell you or talk to you about those things.