I am starting to think so. I'm terribly attracted to a certain "look" with a girl, and guys well, they just don't excite me really. They're always "too" something...too aggressive, too controlling, too stupid, too nuts, too pushy for sex...I just don't feel comfortable anymore. I've been burned too many times. So I kind of wander alone, which is ok on some levels because I like my alone time, but I wonder what will happen for me in my life as far as a partner. I've never attempted to "date" a girl mainly because I have only tried to be with bi girls before (frankly, we're all drawn to people who understand us) and that never works out because they're usually baby bi's...very insecure and freak out at anything resembling an actual relationship (sex + friendship...it's not that difficult people!). I dunno. I have sorta given up.
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Re: Does being bi make it harder to find love?
Tue, October 30, 2007 - 7:46 AMI think, to address a point you didn't ask about, that it's never the safest bet to assume you've become attracted to one sex specifically because you've had a bad run with the other. Sexuality borne of spite is *still* lying to yourself. Alot of these "baby bi's" can be explained pretty simply, you're being attracted to straight, curious, girls, not bisexual in the strict sense of the word but still fun in their cotton candy bubble-gum way.
I'd reccomend looking for what you want and thinking long and hard before you close off to one sex. The fact of the matter is you aren't finding what you want among men *or* women, or you wouldn't have the problem you're writing about now. Keep it "fast and loose" as far as who you'll allow yourself to be attracted too for now, experimenting or adjusting your preference because of your past experience personality wise with a few men is only going to breed bitterness in the long run if you never meet your match because you've dismissed half the pool out of hand. -
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Mon, November 5, 2007 - 2:00 AM<it's never the safest bet to assume you've become attracted to one sex specifically because you've had a bad run with the other.>
I just am very disappointed with the other. A good guy, he would want to try. He would take the time to build trust, but guys don't operate that way. They're too impatient (another "too") and the only guy that ever did take the time to build trust with me, I've been friends with for 15 years and am not attracted to sexually whatsoever, but he is one of my best friends.
<Alot of these "baby bi's" can be explained pretty simply, you're being attracted to straight, curious, girls, not bisexual in the strict sense of the word but still fun in their cotton candy bubble-gum way.>
Actually, I just have a "thing" for short haired girls with cute faces, small chest. Kinda of like me. Typically I have met them in clubs, and they're not really bi, they just pretend to me, or they haven't grown into it yet, need to have a 3sum in order to make themselves feel better that they're attracted to girls.
<The fact of the matter is you aren't finding what you want among men *or* women, or you wouldn't have the problem you're writing about now.>
I don't even bother looking at this point. My path seems to be headed down a very work oriented one and it doesn't leave much time for relationships. If it happens, it happens, but I don't seek it out. Not really.
<experimenting or adjusting your preference because of your past experience personality wise with a few men is only going to breed bitterness in the long run if you never meet your match because you've dismissed half the pool out of hand. >
Maybe it's just LA, but the men here in general suck. Yes, I have dismissed half the pool because of it, and I just wonder what on earth I'm going to do, besides work. -
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Fri, January 25, 2008 - 5:26 PMIt's not just guys who tend to be impatient. I recently broke off with a girl who wanted me to jump into the serious relationship thing who did NOT want to know me first like my bisexuality is a on-off switch. Along with a few other things., My end wants to build the trust. If that is a sexual turn off, fine.
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Re: Does being bi make it harder to find love?
Wed, October 31, 2007 - 2:17 PMl think it is more challenging to be bi, yes. But l guess l can't really answer properly without asking a couple of questions. Bisexuals usually have a preference of gender over another, and we often go through phases where one gender is more attractive than the other based on our needs at that time.
lt sounds like you're really not interested in dating men anymore. ls that a phase, or do you think you may be moving more towards being a girls-only girl? Also, have you checked out bi women's networks in your area? lt sounds like you definitely need a *woman*, not a little girl, especially since it sounds like those girls are more interested in being physical rather than romantic. How have you met women in the past?
And l pretty much have to agree with Angel that if you are looking to women because you're feeling badly about men, you're far more likely to enter with expectations that are biased at the very least, and it's not a healthy kind of transition. lf you're attracted to men, seriously, then maybe changing your approach and methods and places in which you meet them is worth considering.
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Mon, November 5, 2007 - 2:11 AM<lt sounds like you're really not interested in dating men anymore. ls that a phase, or do you think you may be moving more towards being a girls-only girl?>
I think I fantasize about it, perhaps because I'm so disgusted with men that it seems the only other option. However, my family would freak out so I just work a lot. I dunno. I tend to lately have been more attracted to women than men, because hey, women are the more attractive sex. I am so disgusted by the men that have fucked over my trust, that they're just after sex and don't treat a woman with respect, they're just something to conquer and fuck over, that I am getting to the point where I'm not attracted at all anymore. I've had enough sex with men in my life, they're boring to me at this point and I'm not really attracted to even a penis at this point. Funny how things change. A man to me looks rediculous naked and they're so hung up about their dicks, that's all they think about, they're just annoying.
<Also, have you checked out bi women's networks in your area? lt sounds like you definitely need a *woman*, not a little girl, especially since it sounds like those girls are more interested in being physical rather than romantic. How have you met women in the past? >
At clubs. Not the best way, mind you. All the women I'm atttracted to are in their mid 20's. All the woman that are attracted to me, in their mid-20's are too young to be comfortable with being bi. All the ones that are "women" that are attracted to me, are in their late 30's and I'm not attracted. Hey, I never said I wasn't complicated.
<And l pretty much have to agree with Angel that if you are looking to women because you're feeling badly about men, you're far more likely to enter with expectations that are biased at the very least, and it's not a healthy kind of transition. lf you're attracted to men, seriously, then maybe changing your approach and methods and places in which you meet them is worth considering. >
Is it just LA? Doesn't matter where you go, they're all so full of shit.
<One more question - regardless of gender, do you feel you're ready for a relationship?>
Well I certainly wouldn't have a problem with it, but I am very busy. I think it would be difficult at this point, to say the least, but if I were to be in a realationship, I would prefer a female friendship + sex. Oh yea, but that's a "relationship" and gawd how scary is THAT? Run, ladies, run...I'm being facetious. -
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Sat, November 10, 2007 - 4:22 PM"I think I fantasize about it, perhaps because I'm so disgusted with men that it seems the only other option. However, my family would freak out so I just work a lot. I dunno."
Hmm. Maybe it's time to come out. l certainly don't think that how your family feels should prevent you from being who you are, though l completely understand how challenging that is.
"I tend to lately have been more attracted to women than men, because hey, women are the more attractive sex. I am so disgusted by the men that have fucked over my trust, that they're just after sex and don't treat a woman with respect, they're just something to conquer and fuck over, that I am getting to the point where I'm not attracted at all anymore."
You DO know that it's dangerous to assume that a few bad experiences doesn't make all of them assholes, right? l'm not trying to be rude, honestly, l'm just pointing out the fallacy in this line of thought, and how it can negatively affect your reasoning behind what you're looking for.
"I've had enough sex with men in my life, they're boring to me at this point and I'm not really attracted to even a penis at this point. Funny how things change. A man to me looks rediculous naked and they're so hung up about their dicks, that's all they think about, they're just annoying."
Well, clearly, you've been hurt, and l understand the resentment, but there ARE men out there who aren't this way. And to be honest, there are women out there who'll mistreat you too.
"At clubs. Not the best way, mind you. All the women I'm atttracted to are in their mid 20's. All the woman that are attracted to me, in their mid-20's are too young to be comfortable with being bi. All the ones that are "women" that are attracted to me, are in their late 30's and I'm not attracted. Hey, I never said I wasn't complicated."
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You may find the kind of women you're looking for in a network. You'd be surprised at the number of young women who know exactly what they want and how. However, it's likely that the younger you go, the higher the chances that you *won't* find the maturity you're seeking. l know l''m stating the obvious, but it seems to be worth mentioning.
"Is it just LA? Doesn't matter where you go, they're all so full of shit."
l think it may have more to do with LA, to be honest. Sincerity and honesty aren't necessarily rampant in that particular town.
"Well I certainly wouldn't have a problem with it, but I am very busy. I think it would be difficult at this point, to say the least, but if I were to be in a realationship, I would prefer a female friendship + sex. Oh yea, but that's a "relationship" and gawd how scary is THAT?"
lt is scary, but it might be just what you need. Given your feelings towards men, it seems like it. l guess that my main thought is just to be sure about your reasons, and that it's not solely a rebound from men. Yanno?
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Re: Does being bi make it harder to find love?
Thu, November 1, 2007 - 9:42 AMAll I can say is that I think it's pretty normal to be "terribly attacted to a certain "look" BUT when it comes to relationships - *looks* have little or nothing to do with it outside of initial attraction. The successful relationships I've had have been with people who didn't necessarily fall into my "wow" factor for looks. Depth of character is something that can't be measured visually and I've found that as my own character developed - those who were good relationship material became easier to "see".
I've made plenty of mistakes regarding choices in relationships - both male and female BUT I own my own responsibility in that. Like Ali said - start dating some bi WOMEN rather than "baby bi's". Immature people of ANY gender are rarely good relationship material. They can be great for a casual good time but if you're looking for a relationship, the dating pool needs to expand to include those with some emotional maturity, not just a "look".
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Fri, November 2, 2007 - 11:58 AM" Bisexuals usually have a preference of gender over another, and we often go through phases where one gender is more attractive than the other based on our needs at that time. "
thanks for writing that Ali, I needed to read it. Lately I've really only been attracted to men...but I think its because I've been working on issues with my inner male, and needed that external form (no matter how unsatisfying the connections have been) to do the work.
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Sun, November 4, 2007 - 12:49 AMLOL!
l know l'm not turning bi, but l want women much like men right now. l feel ya. -
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Mon, November 5, 2007 - 2:14 AM<l know l'm not turning bi, but l want women much like men right now>
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Re: Does being bi make it harder to find love?
Mon, November 5, 2007 - 8:07 AMLately I've been going through my mostly women phase. That's doesn't mean I will exclusively sleep with girls for the next month or so. I just need some woman energy in my bed.
A lot of dykes want us (bisexual women) to be exclusive even if we still like a man's body and energy in my life. I love the hardness of an erect nipple and the hardness of small cock.
Being bi means that one day I might have to pick a life-lover and monogamy, and I might have to give up part of my sexuality (then again maybe NOT!) for marriage.
In that way, being bi makes MAKING the decision to fall in love a little harder.
But if I find a man or woman who needs my monogamy for life, and if my life is empty without them, I'll make that decision for love. And I'll use my vibrator and fantasy to fill in other parts. -
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 3:12 AMSorry Liz being Bi has nothing to do with marriage and losing a part of your sexuality. When you settle down you let your partner know exactly what sexual desires you have and that you would love to indulge them every so often. Those most truly loving of people ( and they are out there ) will help you will your desires as long as they are sure you will return home to them. The decision of falling in love has an easier chance of happening due to the people you will be meeting on both sides of the spectrum. Keep your sexual preferences and never let allow anyone to force you to choice.
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Re: Does being bi make it harder to find love?
Tue, November 6, 2007 - 11:47 AM..for some people, this would be true. But expecting all S.O.s to let you continue to seek out a partner of another gender is like being straight, but expecting your S.O. to let you seek out people of other personality types or looks.
Before I broke up with my last boyfriend, he knew I was bi but didn't want me to seek out women to be with as well as him. He needed me to be with only him, and I was willing to do this for him because I love him. It also wasn't that big of a deal to me.. just because I like both men and women doesn't mean I need or even want to be with both at once. -
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 1:18 PMI agree. Sure, I'd miss women if my hubby requested monogamy, but I'm sure that straight women miss other *men*, too, since *no* two people will fulfill all of the same niches, males or female. If monogamy is something that you agree to compromise upon for your partner, and you're more interested in staying with them than in being free to see multiple people, then there's nothing wrong with that. As long as you don't go into it feeling oppressed about it.
I think it's no harder for a bisexual to find love. It may be harder for POLY people to find other poly people to fall in love with, though. Those two aren't one and the same : ).
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Sat, November 10, 2007 - 4:43 PMBut if I find a man or woman who needs my monogamy for life, and if my life is empty without them, I'll make that decision for love. And I'll use my vibrator and fantasy to fill in other parts.
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Mon, November 12, 2007 - 8:14 AM>>I'll make that decision for love. And I'll use my vibrator and fantasy to fill in other parts.<<
You constantly remind me why I respect you so much!
Amen sistah. Well said.
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Mon, November 12, 2007 - 9:43 PM...that l respect and understand giving up something for love, and l think it just depends on what being bi means to each individual. l've just made a decision that l'm willing to limit my choices by being firm on my need to express the facets of my personality that I feel are important to my living fully. One of those things is my bisexuality.
Liz, l apologize for implying that you wouldn't be okay with choosing to be monogamous. l think there are many flavors of bisexuality, and for some, this is a workable option and they can do it. l just don't feel like l can, and therefore, am not comfortable with a relationship in which l'm asked to do so. Forgive my presumption.
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Mon, November 12, 2007 - 8:29 PMLiz, this may seem like a stupid question, but....
WHY do you feel you would have to "pick a life-lover and monogamy, and,...... give up part of (your) sexuality....for marriage?"
A marriage is two free adults who agree to live and love together.
There's a very famous English rock star, known for his playing around with groupies when he was much younger, but he's been married to the same woman for DECADES. So, apparently, they worked out something they can at least both live with, as far as managing sexuality!
AND I think they are married for pure love, as well as the fact she is a BIG supporter of his, and has been since BEFORE he became famous.
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Sat, November 10, 2007 - 4:40 PMI don't understand this statement? You're not bi?
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No, l meant l'm not "turning bi", as in, l already am. :)
Sorry, it made sense in my head at the time. l think l was drunken posting. <grin>
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Thu, January 17, 2008 - 7:01 PMWell, i'm a bisexual too. As to me, It depends. I dont see how bisexual/gay love and straight love is any different.. its just something that happens when you meet a certain someone. If you means true love, it's also hard to straight people too. After my love with the bi girl whom i met on "bimingle.com", I find love comes the same way as straight people or gay people do. Find someone you are truly compatible with & let it grow