So this is my first thread here on emptyclosets and I feel like I really need some advice. I'm only 15 and yet I've lived most of my life in fear, fear of myself. I'm tired of being afraid of who I am and I need to figure out who I am. When I was little I only had crushes on girls but my first guy crush was in grade 8 and I've felt myself get more and more attracted to guys even though I had crushes on girls last year and the beginning of the school year this past September. I'm just tired of living in fear and want some advice on how to know if you are gay or bisexual. Thanks in advance for the support.
Well first things first, congrats on wanting to accept yourself! For me personally I would ignore my feelings towards guys growing up, and it is so relieving as you begin to accept yourself. From my own personal experience I can have sexual attraction to both men and women. Though I mostly lean towards guys. However I have been realizing that I'm really only romantically attracted to guys. Now one may ask why I just say I'm gay (I certainly ask myself that a lot) but for me right now that label doesn't feel right. So I identify as bisexual, however many days that doesn't quite fit either. In other words it can be tricky to 'find your label'. But this does not mean you have to have one. Some people (me) get anxious over finding one because you want something solid and definable. Take your time there is no rush! And once you discover yourself more you will find that over time you change your preferences and that's okay!
