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A catch 22

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by ChromeNerd, May 5, 2013.

  1. ChromeNerd

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    I don't want to come out until I'm sure of my sexuality, but I don't think I'll be sure of my sexuality until I'm in a relationship. I don't think I'll be able to find a relationship in the closet.
     
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    Coming out as bisexual or lesbian? You can always try coming out as bi, and if you get into a same-sex relationship then decide it's not for you, explain things to your partner. They should be someone you trust, most definitely, and they'll stick with you on your decision. I explained being gay to an ex boyfriend, and things turned out well. Keep calm and sound confident if you need to :slight_smile:
     
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    Thanks for the advice. My confusion is the main reason I'm mostly in the closet. I really don't think I can really know my sexuality until I'm in more relationships. I do know I'm not straight and if I come out as unsure people will probably think I'm a confused straight girl.
     
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    Just say you are Questioning if you are uncomfortable with Bi/Les label.

    LGBTQQIAP
    Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer/Questioning/Intersex/Asexual/Pansexual

    You got a ton of options. Not just limited to either Bisexual or Lesbian(*hug*)
     
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    I'm not comfortable calling myself questioning anymore. I did call myself questioning at fourteen and fifteen, but I don't think it's a suitable label anymore. To me questioning implies that I'm straight and going through a phase. I know I like girls, I'm just not too sure about the guys.
     
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    Why not just say that, then? You could just say you're attracted to girls and possibly guys without putting a label on it.
     
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    I'll ask what I've asked on this forum before;
    What does your heart tell you?
    What does your head tell you?
     
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    Sometimes my heart tells me I'm a lesbian, my head tells me I'm bisexual because I occasionally like guys.
     
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    I'm currently in a closeted relationship with my boyfriend.

    Only a handful of people know - and they knew after we got together. So it is definitely possible for two people to get together without coming out. We met as friends as part of a university club, and we hung out with our friends. Sooner or later, we talked one-on-one and began flirting without realizing - and then at one point, the signs become clear that he is gay (gaydar / just our actions toward one another) and then we started becoming a couple. It's difficult sometimes to keep it from everyone, but we're very in love. It definitely made me learn a lot about how I feel - and how truly happy I can be with someone of the same sex.

    So hang in there, there will be people that are in the same boat - as long as you are open about it, you may be lucky to find one of them like you. You just have to be open or you might miss it.