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Struggles

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by YeahpIdk, Oct 28, 2015.

  1. YeahpIdk

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    I put this in the General forum, but think it might be more for here since it's one of those later in life struggles:

    Alright, first -- and I feel like people struggle with this all the time upon being freshly out to themselves, but I'm still having a problem with knowing exactly what my sexuality is, and how I present it.

    To recap, a little over a year ago, I fell for a girl super hard, and sort of haven't looked back from girls since. I'm mid-twenties, and it frustrates me to no end that I can't really say what I am. I've always been into guys/in long term relationships with guys. I feel like I can say I'm bi, but then I backpedal on that because, even though I would have done way too much to be with this one girl, I haven't had sex with a female in a passionate way. I have in an experimental way, without much feeling, but not in the sense that I wanted them, and wanted to please them. But thinking about having sex with her made me craaazy (in a good way). I really feel like I am definitely attracted to girls, and thinking about being in a relationship with one makes me happy in someway. I don't know if it's a bad girl thing, though, if that makes sense. Like, there's something to me that seems sexy about being a lesbian -- not in a, society loves lesbians type of way, but in an, it fits my style way -- does that make any sense? Is that me trying to be something I'm not, or romanticizing, or me feeling sexy about it because it's who I am and makes me feel good and right? ...or is it me trying to chase the feeling I had with her?

    Another thing I struggle with is telling people. And I know I should just tell people when I'm good and ready and know, but part of me feels like I do know. Yet a part of me feels like there's no way I can know if I'm really into women until I'm with one, but it's just not happening. And a big part of that not happening might be because I'm too afraid to put myself out there. I always get freaked out thinking that if I go on a lesbian dating site, someone might see me. Which obviously would mean they're gay (or stalking lesbian sites?) too, but still. And I won't go to any groups or anything because a part of me feels like that's not my thing, but I totally need some friends who are also gay, or something. I'm femme, so no one readily thinks I might be into girls. In fact, if I am a total lesbian (which seems like a definite possibility to me), I think many people will be very surprised. Only my friends and mom know, and the girl I liked, because I did that stupid thing that people do when they really like someone: told her. Yes, she is queer. I just feel like I'm never going to meet anyone, and I'm so ready to. It scares me, and i feel like I'd want to hide it at first, but I feel really ready. Gaah -- I know this is a lot of whining but I'm just so frustrated.
     
  2. Shadowsylke

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    Yup, you make sense. Many people struggle with a disconnect between what they feel their orientation to be and their actual experience level. But I don't really think actual experience with women matters as much as how you feel, you know? Many straight people know that they are straight long before they ever have any experiences with the opposite sex, and that is never questioned. Why would it be different for us?

    I think you do need to connect with more lgbt people and I know you said that you don't like groups, but that IS a good way to meet people. I know it's scary, but you do need to put yourself out there at some point if you want to meet people. Just take it slow and take baby steps. You are ready to meet someone, you want to...so it will happen.

    As far as telling people, that will happen when you are ready for it as well. No need to put pressure on yourself right now. Just focus on being happier with your situation and being more comfortable on your own skin, and the rest will follow. :slight_smile: