Out [auwt], n: ?

[cygna_hime]

Somewhat belated for National Coming Out Day, but I have these thoughts percolating and now seemed a good time to work through them aloud.

Comments

[wrestlingdog]

Jesus, I feel like I could have written this blog entry. It's my exact situation. It sucks, it does. At least we're not alone.

[cygna_hime]

Oh, good. I'm not the only one confused as all hell. And yet, somehow, it feels better knowing that someone else is also confused.

[euphonious_glow]

It can be hard to figure out our feelings. I think society puts so much emphasis on labels, when really, sexuality is more complicated than that. It took me a long time to figure out that I was bi, and I would have doubts about it even after I came out. But then I realized that my attraction to people varied, and that it didn't mean I wasn't still into them. For me, it was realizing that the idea was pleasant to me, and even though I'm very rarely attracted to anyone, I can imagine being in a relationship with men and women. I even had some gender confusion earlier this year, but I've since realized that I am cis. I just happen to be interested in trans and genderqueer experiences, and androgyny/cross dressing in general.

In short, you're not alone. Don't feel as though you have to come out. Just let yourself be attracted to whomever, and don't feel too worried about putting a label on it.

*hugs and best wishes*

[notevenwrong]

I've given up. It's oddly liberating explaining to people that I simply don't fit anywhere.

[sakuracorr]

I can at least cut out the L as well, but on the asexual thing, I'm not sure either. I feel attracted to people of both genders, sure, but the thought of actually having sex with someone isn't that appealing, honestly. Yet, I wonder if I just haven't met the right person or if you say there's some of that "Like anyone would want to be with me anyhow" going on.

*hugs* Being you is enough I think.

[blueleopard87]

I'm actually in a similar boat to some people in the comments/parts of what you said