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Question for bisexuals -shifting attractions?

Discussion in 'Sexual Orientation' started by fxngirl, Dec 9, 2015.

  1. fxngirl

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    Is it normal that, for some time, one is only attracted to guys and then only to girls? Like, is the attraction toward both sexes constant or can it switch?
     
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    It can definitely switch. It really depends on the person, for some bisexuality is a constant attraction to both/all sexes, for others it's different depending on the day, year, mood, whatever :wink:
     
  3. fxngirl

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    Thanks :slight_smile: I just wanted to know because the other day the guy that I'm dating asked me if I'm still attracted to girls, and I realised that, since I started dating him, I haven't looked around that much, so I started questioning again if I like girls or not. But then yesterday I saw a cute girl on the street and I turned instantly to look at her, and I was like "yup, I still like them" :wink:
     
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    Yeah, the bi-cycle can be rough. But it is completely normal, and most bisexual people experience it in one form or another, even if they're in a relationship.

    No need to fret!
     
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    I've noticed shifts some. Always faithful to a partner but thinking oh she/he is cute I've always noticed.
     
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    I've never stopped being attracted to either sex, but how much I am attracted to them, and which I prefer does change occasionally.
     
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    I think that's pretty normal. I don't exactly experience that, but bisexuality is different for everyone, shifting attractions are normal :slight_smile:
     
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    That's a normal thing! Some people's sexualities/orientations are more fluid than others, after all.

    I've gone from equal-attraction bi to exclusively into girls and back and forth a bunch of times. I'm always into girls (my one true constant!) but whether I'm attracted to people who aren't girls is very variable.
     
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    Yeah, I was all about about the guys for a bit. Recently I've been all about the girls. But right now I'm feeling like it might be evening out to both for a while. But whenever I think that it suddenly goes one way or the other.
     
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    Yup it's completely normal. I'm still questioning, but I identify as bisexual and sometimes I think that I am gay because I'm only attracted to guys and sometimes I think I'm straight because I only feel attraction towards women. Knowing from experience, it could be pretty rough to go through, especially if you're still questioning.
     
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    I wouldn't say it "switches" for me. More of an ebb and flow. The tide may shift towards one gender or another for awhile but even on the side with low tide there's still some attraction.
     
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    Sexuality is a fluid spectrum, not just one thing. So yes, you're fine and normal.
     
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    Normal is only a data point :wink:. It isn't that way for all bisexuals, it is for some, there's nothing wrong with either. Personally I don't think my attraction changes, but I do feel an urge for sexual variety.
     
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    Thank you all for the replies!
     
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    Yeah, it's a fluid thing.