Sexually Confused

Matt_J — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:20:30 GMT

Hello, I have identified as straight (and just assumed this to be the case my whole life - I am currently 16), however recently I have been feeling very confused, I know I am interested in girls, which I why I thought I was straight, but I think I may also be interested in guys, I don't really know if this is what I feel or if it is just a close homosocial relationship or if it is more of a homosexual relationship for me at least.

In this way I believe I may be bisexual, or not, I might just be bicurious.

I do think I could be demi-sexual though as I am not like my friends who just have an attraction to girls, I tend to have to know them before I feel anything towards them, I know people say that you don't need to attach your sexuality to a label, but it is really difficult not to try.

I don't know how long I have felt like this for either, I may have been suppressing these thoughts as it wouldn't really be that accepted, I know my mother is very accepting of homosexuality, but my father is ardently against it and I attend a religious school and the school has never addressed their views on bi or homosexuality.

Thanks to anyone who can help me through this.

Sexually Confused

geoff — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 21:26:48 GMT

Hi Matt.J, and welcome to the forums.

Let your experience with both males and females develop as they happen, build a relationship with either one as they evolve and try not to question yourself.

Any miscommunication with either doesn't mean you need to change your mind, let your mind explore the difference.

Open conversations will help you understand what each other's values and principles are and whether they suit yours, this will help you decide.

Hope to hear back from you.

Geoff.

You could also talk with Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 who can discuss this issue and/or Reachout.com

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