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Ugh. I'm in a state of denial I think

Discussion in 'Family, Friends, and Relationships' started by everybodyhurts, Sep 6, 2013.

  1. I'm feeling really fucked up right now. I mean, I just started at university, everything is new and weird, and there are so many attractive girls out there and I find them attractive while I don't even want to, I mean, why can't I just be straight? This week I looked at so many girls and I just want to bang my head against the wall to forget everything I thought of and felt and did :tears:
    But my parents don't seem to notice anything and they think that I only want to move out because of the distance from house to the university, but IT'S NOT THAT! I don't want them to know anything of how I feel, but it's killing me. It consumes so much energy to pretend day and night that I'm okay and all :frowning2: My sister and I sleep in the same room, so I can't even out my feelings at night :eusa_doh: and believe me, it's awful.
    And that's why I want to move out, I want more space and I want to be able to move freely without having to worry that maybe I look a bit sad, I just don't want my parents to notice anything.

    I actually don't know what I want to say or ask or something, but I was hoping for some advice or something, I think.
     
  2. Nick07

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    Well, if you were straight you would find many boys attractive, wouldn't you? What is the difference?
     
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    the difference is maybe her family doesn't like gay people and she is afraid of what they will say :frowning2:
     
  4. Yes, I know, but, I mean, the difference is that I, as a girl, find other girls attractive. And that's something that I wasn't aware of 3 weeks ago. I'm still trying to digest that shock.

    But it makes sense what you're saying. I'll try to remember that, thanks :slight_smile:

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    Yes. Actually I already know what they will say: Oh it's okay honey, JUST DONT EVER COME HOME WITH A GIRLFRIEND, okay?
     
  5. Nick07

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    You won't live with your parents for ever, chances are they will get used to the idea eventually.

    And so will you :wink:
     
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    I was in a state of denial for 11 years. I've only just come to terms with my sexuality in the last few months and finally had to accept it to myself. It's been a nightmare repressing those feelings, getting really frustrated and then having no'one I can talk to so I completely understand your predicament. I've now had the courage to come out to a few people and that has kept me sane. At least I can talk to a few people about it. I told my mum and she's been a bit hard to deal with but at least I don't need to hide it now. My dad I'm not going to tell yet as I don't think I can deal with too much lol. I hope things get easier for you!
     
  7. twink182

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    I was in a state of denial for 28 years! However, I wasn't confused, stressed, tormented or anything like that - I really did think I was straight! Funny thing is, I never had any evidence to suggest that I actually was; I have never in my life been sexually attracted to a woman lol. Since you seem to recognize your conflicted feelings, you may not actually be in denial. I think, if at all practical, you should try to move into your own place, better proximity to school is an excellent excuse. This would give you the space and freedom to better explore and come to terms with your feelings.
     
  8. The thing is, I'm constantly worried about my parents finding out while I'm still living with them. If they do find out, they will make me promise that I won't come home with a girlfriend and it will be even harder to move out. My parents will get used to the idea of me being attracted by girls, but they never will get used to the idea of me having sex with or kissing a girl.

    I actually came out two days ago to someone I don't even know for a week yet. I already trusted her and when she told me she was bisexual I couldn't hold it any longer and I just said it. To be honest, it was the luckiest thing that has happened in my entire life, I mean, how often does it happen that you go to the university and find a girl who's really supporting and nice and is attracted by girls too, and all that in three days :icon_bigg so yeah :slight_smile:


    That's long, 28 years :grin: So what happened when you actually found out you weren't straight? Was it hard to accept it then?
    Yes, I have used that argument (better proximity to school), but they say 1 hour and a quarter of travelling time just isn't long enough, and on top of that I can travel for free, all students can. And they say I'm ungrateful for wanting to live on my own as soon as I can. And indeed, I feel like it would be a good step in accepting myself and being able to just be who I am, instead of having to pretend things.