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Would you ever date someone flamboyant?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by thebrightficus, Oct 9, 2012.

  1. I don't mean physically flamboyant/stylish/etc. I mean in mannerism, would you, personally date someone flamboyant?

    I was just curious because I'm flamboyant and I was wondering if that could become a problem once I want to date. Chances are probably really good that it won't, but I just wanted to ask generally as I'm curious.
     
  2. Minamimoto_Fan

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    I like a guy based on whether he's got an attractive personality. I could care less on whether he's flamboyant or not. People think I'm crazy/weird so I don't have much room to talk.

    In fact, I have THE biggest crush who is basically the living embodiment of many stereotypes. He's super sweet, and I could care less what people think of me if I were to go out with him.
     
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    I think I would :slight_smile:

    If I find someone attractive, their mannerisms do not usually bother me (within reason of course) but there is a limit to how much I can tolerate. I find some camp to be cute actually, but if he is a total diva like in your face giving it all that, I'm not so sure. I would give him a chance though.
     
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    Yes. I am somewhat effeminate myself, so I hope someone would date me too.

    In before "no, I only date people who are normal. Flamboyant people annoy me, no offense"
     
  5. lol..ehehehe, yeah...yeah. i KNOW someone's gonna think that somewhere along the line.


    HIGH-FIVE FOR FLAMBOYANCY!
     
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    Yeah I would, I have a huge crush on a guy right now who is rather camp. And besides I'm not super masculine myself, more in the middle.
     
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    Absolutely. I'm not overly flamboyant myself (of course I have my moments...), but I'll never know what I'll be attracted to in a person. I'm attracted to people sure of themselves, not necessarily to a "type."
     
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    Sure I'd date someone a bit flamboyant. It doesn't bother me that much and can sometimes be a rather endearing characteristic. I'm hardly at all flamboyant myself though.
     
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    I would. I think I'm fall somewhere in between, but am kind of campy some days. I think it's kind of cute anyways.
     
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    Sure, it would probably spice up this boring life!
     
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    Already did. Not Chris Crocker flamboyant, but given he wore cover up on his skin...and glitter....yeah i dunno, good in the sack, but could've done without the flamboyancy.
     
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    No, I wouldn't. I can't get a hard-on for feminine/flamboyant guys.
     
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    I'd try to stay away, but I find the majority of gay guys to be flamboyant even those that don't claim to be so.

    I guess if we connected enough I could do it, it's definately not my first choice.

    I could not see it working out, I don't get along with fem guys, I am too brash, and rough for that too be possible. I am even too rough with girls.
     
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    I used to loathe flamboyant gay guys when I was still figuring out my sexuality and had a very narrow view. Now I've come a long way and actually am attracted to the flamboyant aesthetic in many other young men my age, but nothing excessively flamboyant OR excessively masculine :wink:
     
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    It's not really for me when it comes to dating. I like guys that act masculine and have typical guy interests. But that doesn't mean you won't meet someone.

    There are lots gay guy who I am sure don't want masculine guys, but want flamboyant ones. Or who don't care either way. I wouldn't worry.
     
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    What do you mean by flamboyant anyways, because I am told I am flamboyant and eccentric all the time, but "not in a gay" way, I am just a really funny random person to be around(my voice and mannerisms are "straight"). So maybe you are confused as to what you mean.

    I get told I am eccentric ALL the time, and that and flamboyant often get mixed up.

    Flamboyant doesn't mean into girly things, it means you are uppity, and a happy person to be around, and confident. I make jokes with everyone around me, and generally put on a good attitude, so that actually makes me flamboyant, but it is in no way the way flamboyancy is stereotyped. I can be enthused about the stupidest things, but I still react in a straight way.

    --- I think the word you and most of us mean to use is FLAMER. Flamer is borrowed from flamboyant, and kind of has gained a bad rap. I actually don't like being called flamboyant, and noticed everyone that calls me it has made sure that its not an insult.
    I am a character, and maybe you are too.
     
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    Absolutely. Camp delights me.
     
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    I can't. Just not my cup of tea.
     
  19. ArcherySet

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    I think real appeal always has a physical component. For example, while I often find fit, beefy men who are effeminate and have higher pitched voices 'funny' (when its extreme) I have met some ruggedly handsome, built men who whose physical appeal (and fun personalities) override their more delicate, campy, feminine traits. So yes I would, providing we clicked.

    As for petite men, hairless, 'twinky' guys who are also effeminate, no I could not date them, because I would then be more masculine than them, and most likely equate their energy to that of woman. I would not find them attractive.

    However is a man was attractive, petite (my build or a little smaller) hairless, but very with masculine mannerisms, I would still find him very appealing. For me the attraction cannot exist with both extremes of feminine traits. With moderate traits, I'm flexible.
     
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    Truthfully? Probably a no. I'm still young, so it could change maybe once I've met more people, but out of all the flamboyant gay guys I know, I've never been attracted to them sexually. Get on with them brilliantly on a friendship level, but attraction just doesn't click.

    Prefer more mascluine men, or men inbetween the two. I don't think I could date someone who was like Alan Carr for example... >.>