[Personal/Social] Bisexuality: Fad or real feelings?

[Mature Les-Bi grls oly]

I say it's both also.

Many straight girls are jelous of lesbians or bisexuals who have both sexes running after them. So those straight girls who want all the attention say they are bisexual just to get males attention.

I also think that people who say they are "bicurious" are full of crap.

In my eyes, people who clam they are more straight then gay/lesbian, are not really "Bi" at all. I, myself, am bisexual, but I rather tell people I am lesbian when I first meet them.  

[Yuki_Kiyoko]

I don't think it's a fad because some people like me were exposed to that kinda stuff at an early age, so i do like girls, but I don't think I'll one day be like no I don't like girls even if I'm married, I'll always like girls. and I think that's how everyone is. Well except the people who are doing it to fit in.  

[flamesbladeflcl1000]

theravenshecalls

in all honesty i believe love all together has become a fad. If you have not noticed the world seems to think they love someone then three months later its someone else. Even i, being young, am guilty of that.

Yeah, many people get into meaningless relationships that never last. I personally feel people should just become friends with someone and allow that to naturally run its course. If your friendship evolves into love then you could get into a further relationship.

I had a really close friendship with the girl who is now my girlfriend for a year before she asked me out. Our feelings of love for each other had developed slowly over the course of our friendship and we still have that strong friendship, which only makes our current relationship better.

(Sorry that was kind of off the main topic of the thread)  

[ArtOfMe]

I currently identify as bisexual, but it's been a long process of trying to figure out my feelings and I definitely didn't jump into it without thinking. I don't even feel like I really need a label, but it makes it easier to explain to other people. I've known that I've felt emotional and physical attraction to both genders since 4th grade, and I know how I feel even though I've never dated anyone yet.

I suppose some people might call themselves bisexual because of a fad (girls more than boys, probably), but it bothers me when people say bisexuality doesn't exist or bisexuals are just really horny, because that invalidates something that means a lot to me. One of my friends said she would never date a bisexual boy becaue he is probably just gay and afraid to admit it. I think that kind of attitude is hurtful.

Some people call themselves bisexual because they are open to love/sex with both genders, even if they normally prefer one over the other. I think that viewpoint is how the term "pansexual" came about.

 

[littlesausage]

As me and my bisexual friends would say "Girls and boys are both so cute. why the heck should we have to choose?"  

[OniYouji]

I've seen this question pop up a lot, which makes me feel bad if I am a bisexual, and people will think I am just doing it for the fad. I'm currently bicurious, I'm not entirely sure if I can be with a guy just yet. I have had a boyfriend in the past, but it felt kind of weird. Maybe it was because he was the first boy I was with, or because of the whole love triangle thing that was happening at the moment, or maybe it was that I might not actually be bi. It could be any one of those possibilities, really. But, if I am really bi, it won't really matter in the long run. I'll still be me, I'd just like girls and guys.  

[Scatterheart]

Miyanda

Because there _are_ people who will claim to be bisexual, it's a fad.
And that's kinda depressing, frustrating, and annoying.
Because there's people like me who are serious about being bisexual.

Dear god, there is absolutely nothing more infuriating.

I get so angry every time I hear the slightest reference to "Tila Tequila".
And the Girls Gone Wild commercials make me want to vomit all over myself.
Luckily, I escaped from high school before all the horny teenaged girls starved for male attention started calling themselves "bi".
Count your blessings, I guess. biggrin

Anyway, I am also one of those people who is serious about calling myself bi.
It's a matter of pride to me. I feel the need to fight against the stereotypes our culture is creating for bisexuals these days by openly labeling myself as such.

Honestly, I like the concept of "pansexuality" and would probably label myself as such (I think people who cross gender lines are quite frequently sexy) if only the term wasn't even worse than "bisexuality".

Pan- is the Greek prefix for "all", and it makes the idiots who've never heard the term think that you want to have have the humpies with EVERYTHING ON THE PLANET. D:

Maybe using "queer" is the way to go, but then you offend the people who don't like the word "queer"...

... I hate labels. gonk  

[Kohana_Uni]

Fad-For dumb females wanting to show guys they be willing to have a threesome.

Real- For girls like me that just want to be open to all possibilities. -.0  

[diav]

I totally agree with Kohana_Uni's response. xd

I don't know, I would label myself as bisexual since I'm attracted to both genders, but I most certainly do not think it's a fad. I've fallen for girls before and my feelings toward them were genuine, no matter what. To have someone claim that they are 'bi' just for the sake of getting attention and/or in someone's pants is ridiculous. >_>;;  

[Sappheirous]

ArtOfMe

I currently identify as bisexual, but it's been a long process of trying to figure out my feelings and I definitely didn't jump into it without thinking. I don't even feel like I really need a label, but it makes it easier to explain to other people. I've known that I've felt emotional and physical attraction to both genders since 4th grade, and I know how I feel even though I've never dated anyone yet.

I suppose some people might call themselves bisexual because of a fad (girls more than boys, probably), but it bothers me when people say bisexuality doesn't exist or bisexuals are just really horny, because that invalidates something that means a lot to me. One of my friends said she would never date a bisexual boy becaue he is probably just gay and afraid to admit it. I think that kind of attitude is hurtful.

Some people call themselves bisexual because they are open to love/sex with both genders, even if they normally prefer one over the other. I think that viewpoint is how the term "pansexual" came about.

Wow thats pretty much what I was going to put....

 

[AmeKisaki]

I think bisexual is a sexuality, but mainly it is a fad as well.
A lot of guys think it's really hot when girls are bisexual, so they mess around to get more guys. That's how it is around where I live, atleast.

It took me years to admit to myself that I had feelings for girls as well as guys. When I look back I realize that I've probably had more crushes on girls than guys. I'm still not ready to actually date a girl yet. I'm a bit uncomfortable with my bisexualness at the moment. I find penises revolting, but im still saying im bisexual, darnit.  

[SoundByte]

I read one bisexual girl's profile and she put her preference this way: "I'm bisexual in that I love boys and sleep with girls".

Hrmm... I don't think she'll be scoring any points with lesbians.  

[hellish muse]

Some people (like a girl i knew from school) did it to get guys which makes girls like me who really like both look like we are too.  

[Impmon51]

It really depends...... on a lot of people its real, but on some posers, its just a fad so that everyone would like them or something.  

[xo0oEmmao0ox]

I know many people label themselves Bisexual because they believe they will get more admiration or guys will think it's 'hot'. But most people i know are genuine with thier feelings and can equally love both genders.

I for one am someone who can equally love both genders, i didn't choose to be like this i just cant help how i feel, i was bullied when i came out so i never said i was bisexual because it's a fad or it would make me more popular with the guys. It deffinatly isn't popular in my school!

I now prefer to call myself Pansexual. heart