There’s a lot of Bi Phobia in the Gay Community. It’s easier to tell most straight people you’re a Lesbian then to tell some Lesbians that you are Bi.
When I rode on the Bi Float at Pride people did cheer, just not as loud as for the floats ahead and behind us. People also heckled us. .
“You’re half way there” One man called out
A drag queen lectured the crowd about how everyone should “give us a hand” because “being Bi isn’t easy.” When you’re bring pitied by a drag queen– that’s just sad.
I get it–I do. Women don’t want to think about their girlfriend leaving them-or cheating on them with-a man.
I get that. But think about it–if I leave you for someone else, won’t it hurt whoever I am leaving you for?
A person can’t help who they are attracted to. They can control how they act on those attractions, but why should I have to cram my relationships into your box?
I had myself convinced for years that although I had this powerful attraction for women, I was fine with just appreciating them, but not actually acting on those feelings. I was convinced that on a day-to-day basis I would be happier with a man.
And then she kissed me.
And introduced me to Dyke Nights.
And I felt that there was no going back to men.
But then I met him.
Dammit still Bi!
And I feel like I can’t tell my lesbian friends about him.
November 24, 2010
Categories: "Friend" Trevor, LGBT, My Story, Relationships, Sexuality & Gender Roles . Tags: bi, bi phobia, bisexual, gay, It gets better, lesbian, prejudice . Author: Justa Notha . Comments: 10 Comments