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Quick question about orientation names

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by crystalgem, Apr 26, 2015.

  1. crystalgem

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    So I identify as homosexual biromantic. Is this the same as being a lesbian?
     
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    I think it means you are bisexual but are more attracted to the same sex as a romantic partner.
     
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    I think it is actually the other way around: It means you are sexually attracted to someone of the same sex, but as a romantic partner, you are good with either sex.
     
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    Re: XenaxGabby - - I would say you were right except, I'm not interested in sex with guys, only girls :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    Re: loveislove01 - - That's exactly how I feel, but could I still identify as a lesbian, since I'm only sexually attracted to girls? Or is it different because of the biromantic part?
     
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    crystal, you identify as whatever you want to :slight_smile:
    If you're sexually into girls, romantically into girls and boys/all then you're homosexual biromantic/panromantic, I'd say, if you want to go by specific definitions; but remember that those are there for LGBT+ people to feel they can have an identity which explains them :slight_smile:

    For example, I'm trigender pansexual, but usually I actually say 'trans* bisexual' or similar, it's just easier and more convenient, people know what they are ^^
     
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    Hey thanks Triflow!! I totally agree with everything, I'm okay with saying homosexual biromantic :slight_smile: Hm, but do you think it would be more convenient to say lesbian or even biromantic lesbian? Maybe, maybe not?
     
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    Depends on where you are.

    If you're looking to date, I'd go with 'lesbian'. Adding in "biromantic", hell bi-anything, can turn many lesbians hostile or even have them dismiss you. Not all, but some.

    Then again, it may be a good way to weed out folks...
     
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    True...hmm well I don't wanna scare people, I might change my label here to lesbian bc I really only wanna date girls. But not totally sure. Maybe I'll just change it to lesbian (biromantic) because it'll look less threatening :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    To me bisexual means you are attracted to both sexes at the same time. I've been attracted to both boys and girls but never at the same time. If I had my choice I'd say "it depends"
     
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    homosexual- sexually attracted to the same gender
    biromantic- romantically attracted to two genders

    Due to the homosexual part, you would be considered a lesbian.
     
  11. Fallingdown7

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    Sexual orientation is only about sexual attraction, not really who you're romantically inclined to. That does NOT make the romantic part invalid, just that it doesn't influence the identity. Hence why asexuals say "Ace" instead of "Gay/Straight/Bi".