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I think I understand attraction now

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by Justasking100, Aug 12, 2016.

  1. Justasking100

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    I think I get it. Attraction, that feeling of being magnetically drawn to someone. Something you can't explain. That's what I feel about my bf. That's what I feel about men. Drawn towards them. Therefore I'm gay.
     
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    I can relate to what you say. I think I'm experiencing what attraction is for the first time in my life. I feel it for the woman I fell in love with, and it's an amazing (new) feeling. Therefore I might say I'm gay. I've never felt this for a male partner.
     
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    It's nice feeling truly and deeply attracted to someone. And I think we gay people are very lucky to be able to see someone of the same gender in that way. I think it makes us special and more open to experiencing the world because we inhabit a very different space from straight people. I remember the very first time I fell for a guy from the moment I lay eyes on him, and the more I watched him, the deeper my attraction and appreciation for him became. Nothing ever happened between us because I wasn't really out to myself back then, but he was so beautiful and everything that he did was beautiful.
     
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    That Is awesome! So happy that you have that attraction for your bf. I know I have fought that attraction for a long time. I have been able to have a release from the physical attraction through various impersonal outlets. I look forward to being able to have a deep emotional attraction like it sounds that you have.
     
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    It's great to hear you've found some clarity, Justasking. :slight_smile:
     
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    Great post justasking maybe it's the simple answer many of us need. I still look over my shoulder with uncertainty but maybe it's that simple. Instead of always looking for reasons to go with the rest of the herd I just need to accept who I am attracted to and chart my own path.
     
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    I love that! Good post.