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Orientations in a relationship

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Mihael, May 27, 2016.

  1. Mihael

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    Gender Pronoun:
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    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
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    I'd like to ask if any of you are also in mixed up orientation relationships. E.g. I identify as a bi guy, and my boyfriend identifies as straight. What is the rationale behind? My partner is simply attracted to female bodied people and doesn't care otherwise. Me... I'm bi so I don't care.
     
  2. Invidia

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    I'm not part of the demographic you sought here, but yeah, a lot of people base their attractions on the physical body of their partner, while others base it on gender identity.
     
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  3. KayJay

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    My ex was straight and I am bi, there weren't really too many issues. He wouldn't really want to or care to discuss LGBT related things ever which sometimes got annoying. He had trouble understanding me I think in the end.

    My BF now is also bi which I think helps a little bit. He's a bit more savvy when it comes to talking to me about gender/sexuality which has been a nice change of pace compared to my ex. I'm pretty sure my BF doesn't see me as male bodied and just sees me as a woman, like Invidia said it depends on the person.