Hello everyone! Not sure what I'm looking for as I'm new to this part of my life. But, here goes.... I've been mostly straight in my actions, if not my feelings, my entire life. I've never been married and don't have kids though I have had a few long term straight relationships. Even to the point of nearly being married because, at a younger age, thought that was the normal thing to do. Guess what? In time, I found I was anything but normal which as I've aged has made me feel normal. . No one is "normal" so, I guess that's something I have in common. I was born in the Midwest to a traditional loving home with a bro & sis. I have for years lived in the Deep South. I love it but, it may not be the most accepting area for non-traditional people. I don't plan to move as I love my place and have a great career. I tend to be very masculine but, find I am mostly attracted to other masculine or even straight guys. I enjoy target shooting, fishing, working on anything with a motor, flying, boating, disc golf, riding four wheelers, cross country running, biking, working out, going out or staying in, travel, skiing (water & snow) and much, much more. Here's my problem... Although, I'm very optimistic and always upbeat I don't know wher I really fit in. I can't say I'm comfortable being me regarding my attraction to men. I'm hoping to gain insight from other here on EC and at last put an end to my enteral conflict. CM
Hi and welcome to EC! :welcome: Get stuck into the forums and you're sure to find what you're looking for! (*hug*)
Hi there, and welcome to Empty Closets. I'm glad that you have decided to join. Feel free to create threads and ask away/share experiences. I'm sure it will help you to begin moving forward. (*hug*)
Welcome to EC bro.. Browse the forums section and you can see tons of threads that you might relate to. You can also create a new thread to post an issue, question, or dilemma you need answers to..
Welcome to the forum I'm not in the "deep south" but the area I'm in also isn't very welcoming to anyone that isn't straight. Times are changing however. I do plan to move but not because of the unwelcoming. Just don't like it here. Anyway, I'm sure you will enjoy your stay here on the forums.
I am aware of the challenge you face. I think perhaps the reason some of us have difficult owning same-gender attraction is that society associates it with sexual attraction. It is not the same, however. For me the fact that I am attracted to guys simply reflects that that is where I am most comfortable. I understand how they think, what interests them, and so forth, and me as well, whereas I am not as comfortable with women, in particular because they seem to think in entirely different ways. since this denotes my "comfort zone" it's probably where I should focus, and not worry about what others say.
Welcome ClosetedMan I understand exactly what you are talking about from my own situation. I think you will find EC to be helpful and enlightening as you explore. Look forward to hearing more from you. Milan
Welcome to EC! I'm in an area that's not LGBTQ friendly and found a lot of peace in this forum. I love that you know it's Y'all and not Ya'll!!! :smilewave
