trying to explain my sexuality to my family/friends - help?

If you're a male and attracted to women, then yeah, you're straight.

 

The unfortunate fact is that some people aren't going to understand/accept what you tell them no matter what. All you can do is tell them your truth and leave it at that. If you answer their questions, explain to them as much as you can, and they don't understand, then that's their problem. The important thing is that YOU know who you are, and can accept and be open about it.

(*hug*) We're all here for you.

 

tell them you're attracted to who you're attracted to. labels unimportant....

 

Like DougTheBicycle said, some people will not understand or accept who you are. For some people, it's hard to wrap their heads around a subject like this.

For example, I cannot understand polygamy. I just don't get it; wouldn't that be emotionally draining for all parties? To invest so much time into each relationship with each partner? But nonetheless, if it works for them then that's cool. No one should tell them how to live their life but themselves. Therefore, you should do the same. Explain that sexual orientation is different than gender identity: you are born female but feel like a male, therefore you are a male. You are attracted to females, and since you identify as male, you are therefore straight.

If they can't understand that, then at that point it's their problem, not yours.