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Decided to officially introduce myself

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by MattC, Oct 20, 2012.

  1. MattC

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    I've been hanging around these forums a little and have made a few posts but have yet to officially introduce myself. You can call me Matt (or whatever you want I don't care). I have recently come to terms with my sexuality. For most of my life I have knew something was different with me. I really wasn't attracted to women like most people were and I found myself attracted to men. However I was raised in a Christian home so I went the straight route. I even dated women and got married. After about 5 years of marriage however I ended it as it just wasn't working out.

    Since then I've just been a sort of bachelor and not bothering with seeking dates. Well a few months ago I realized my attraction to men. I took it in stride and continued on about my life. About a week ago however I started reviewing my memories and past experiences related to dating and sex and so forth. I realized I'm not really attracted to women for any reason other than sex. Romantically I'm only attracted to men. I've always been grossed out by vagina for some reason but never thought much of it. Anyway the more and more I look into it and the more I review my memories and past, the more I realize I'm gay.

    So I started looking online for a place to find out more about being a gay male and came across this forum which has so far been very useful and helpful. I thank all the members here who contribute and I hope I can contribute as well.
     
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    Hello and Welcome!!
     
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    Welcome Matt! It's good to hear you realized your true self before many years of marriage while you're still young. :slight_smile:
     
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    Hi Matt, welcome!
     
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    Hey welcome to EC.
     
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