1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

It seems so surreal . . .

Discussion in 'Sexual Orientation' started by Tardis221B, Jun 2, 2014.

  1. Tardis221B

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2014
    Messages:
    312
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    West coast U.S.
    Does being gay or other LGBTQA+ seem surreal to anyone else. I can recognize that I’m a lesbian, but when I was younger I never would have considered that I would share this trait with the people who my parents called lesbian or gay. I think the strangest part for me is that I confused my intense platonic attraction for men as romantic crushes, and so I have to break that habit and get on with my life. But even though being gay makes so much sense, I’m just having a hard time comprehending that I am a lesbian.

    Anyone else ever feel like this? Not necessarily denial, but just a surreal feeling that you’re not straight. Feel free to discuss :slight_smile:
     
  2. Young Blood

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2014
    Messages:
    74
    Likes Received:
    6
    Location:
    Toronto-Canada
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Omg, yeah! It's the most bizarre feeling sometimes! You just never expected you would be! You just sort of assumed you were straight, but once you realize you're not, it's like "Woah...the world makes so much more sense." :lol:
     
  3. BookDragon

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,605
    Likes Received:
    12
    Location:
    Cambridge, UK
    Gender:
    Female (trans*)
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Other
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    I did for a while...although for me it was more of a feeling that I couldn't understand WHY I'd never thought about it before, because when I accepted it, it seemed so obvious...
     
  4. seeking

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2013
    Messages:
    371
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    philadelphia, pa
    Yea i can completely relate. I think i am still swallowing this aspect of myself.. but it's like an OMG sensation. I feel like i have to take baby steps because i am so blown away by it. I'm happy about it but just wowed by it too.
     
  5. greatwhale

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2013
    Messages:
    6,582
    Likes Received:
    413
    Location:
    Montreal
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Yeah, every now and then I have to pinch myself to see if this is really happening. I usually end up with a smile like this: :grin:
     
  6. Peacemaker

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 14, 2014
    Messages:
    1,201
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Columbus, Georgia
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Yes, i feel this too, funny thing is people knew before i did
     
  7. Najlen

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2014
    Messages:
    403
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    221B Baker St, and the TARDIS (I wish)
    It is weird. I still have moments where I ask myself, "Am I really gay?" and then I see a pretty girl...
     
  8. butHitlerisDead

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 24, 2014
    Messages:
    174
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    South Carolina
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    Out Status:
    Some people
    Definitely, especially considering I've realized my orientation less than a year ago.
     
  9. YuriBunny

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2014
    Messages:
    44
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    I'm an introvert; I live in my head.
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Lol, same here! :lol: