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Hi everyone.
Just have a quick question. Does anyone else on here identify as a homosexual? And if so, what do you consider yourself? For example, I am a woman but don't consider myself a lesbian. I prefer the term "gay woman" because to me, "lesbian" means "lipstick lesbian" and, while I am not necessarily butch, I am definitely not totally femme either. Can anyone else relate? Just wondered if I'm weird or something for feeling this way....lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's not who you are who holds you back; it's what you think you're not. Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
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Hello!
We have several members who could relate to this. I think a good place for you to check out would be this link here: Sexual and Gender Issues - Forums at Psych Central Best wishes |
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So, as I've said, I'm straight. But, I don't see anything wrong with your thinking. However, you've associated the word "lesbian" with something that "lesbian" solely isn't. Lesbian merely means a female who is exclusively "interested" in other females, right? If you were into both, it'd be "bisexual", is that right? I'm no master at orientation. My point is, you're a lesbian, and that's fine! Ditch that association; it's not fair on you. Embrace who you are. You can stress over semantics, or you can accept that you are a lesbian, just perhaps not a stereotypical one, and that's fine! I'm sure "homosexuals" (seems almost derogatory or sarcastic to say that, nowadays) feel a similar way, especially those who are not the typical gay men, all "camp" 'n' what-not. Hope these words, coming from a straight man, can still mean something to you. However, if referring to yourself as "gay woman" makes you feel more comfortable, then fair enough, but ... semantics. __________________ { Kein Teufel }
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