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    <title>topic Gay Married butt kind of more bi? ,-fluid in Sexuality and gender identity</title>
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    <description>&lt;P&gt;I have been married to my partner 10+years. Together 20 years. I feel I am probably more sexual/physical and emotional. But also more open.... But he is completely opposite and to be honest I have not always been!!!... exactly...I don't particularly like myself for being more open (hate is the real word) but I also feel trapped and wish I could be more open and honest. He is adamant that maganomy is the way and while I can respect his view I feel that I don't fit In a box that he has In mind especially when I connect with the opposite sex. Would love to here from others in similar situation thanks&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:48:13 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:creator>Coastie1978</dc:creator>
    <dc:date>2025-10-08T12:48:13Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Gay Married butt kind of more bi? ,-fluid</title>
      <link>https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/sexuality-and-gender-identity/gay-married-butt-kind-of-more-bi-fluid/m-p/614609#M6763</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;I have been married to my partner 10+years. Together 20 years. I feel I am probably more sexual/physical and emotional. But also more open.... But he is completely opposite and to be honest I have not always been!!!... exactly...I don't particularly like myself for being more open (hate is the real word) but I also feel trapped and wish I could be more open and honest. He is adamant that maganomy is the way and while I can respect his view I feel that I don't fit In a box that he has In mind especially when I connect with the opposite sex. Would love to here from others in similar situation thanks&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:48:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Coastie1978</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-10-08T12:48:13Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Re: Gay Married butt kind of more bi? ,-fluid</title>
      <link>https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/sexuality-and-gender-identity/gay-married-butt-kind-of-more-bi-fluid/m-p/614645#M6764</link>
      <description>&lt;P&gt;Dear Coastie1978~&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Welcome here to the Forum where if you look around you will found people of all sex/genders who have similar problems and may be able to talk with them and see what they did and how it turned out.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I guess in order to give you any sort of sensible comment I would like to ask what has kept you together for 20 years? Love? Affection? Sex? Circumstances? Having a partner one can rely upon? ... OK, I'm guessing.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'd also ask, if you don't mind, what do you want? Is it the opportunity for more casual meetings/affairs or are you seeking another partner maybe with a different sexual orientation to your existing one?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Until you know what you value and how important it is to you to step outside that monogamous relationship it is going to be hard&amp;nbsp; for anyone&amp;nbsp; to comment.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Wanting to be your less restricted self is very understandable, it is simply what does it cost, and is it worth it? It may be.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Please do not think I"m trying to sway you either way, some of your options might be:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;You could have activities outside the home and not mention them, difficult as it would probably mean lying.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;You could announce the activities and leave it up to you and your partner to try to keep the partnership going, a risk.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;You could dissolve the partnership, maybe a pity after so long.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;You could suppress that part of your nature, maybe not viable long term? You might even get to blame your partner if you did.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thinking of your partner's welfare might be an influence, equally his regard for yours, as can be that well known saying "the grass is greener"&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So I know I'm not much help, all I'm trying to do is you getting your thoughts in order before making a decision.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;If you are not familiar with them &lt;A href="https://qlife.org.au/get-help" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;QLIFE&lt;/A&gt;&amp;nbsp;has information and counceling that may be a help too.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;If you would like ot come back and say more you'd be welcome&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Croix&lt;/P&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:49:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Croix</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-10-10T11:49:08Z</dc:date>
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