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I have just been wishing that I was gay more and more. I am definitely strictly only physically attracted to women. Despite this, I don't really feel comfortable with or close to women at all. I relate to men much more easily. I find it much easier to get along with men and in general, men are much nicer and respectful to me, and in a more genuine way. I have always found it true that men are much more willing to get to know me and are more likely to appreciate me the way that I am. They also tend to have personalities, morals, values etc.. which align with mine. I find that men are just a lot more energetic, down to earth, grateful, loving and less shallow compared to women, at least the guys I know. I also appreciate the whole idea of masculinity; not that I hate femininity, but I just personally don't relate to it at all.
Women are just mean to me. Never in my life has a woman ever accepted me or shown any interest in me (romantic and non-romantic), not even subtle. My interactions with them make me feel like I don't matter. I have had female friends in the past, and its the same. I find it hard to relate to them and they commonly made fun of me. The largest factor was becoming insecure about my height (5' 6). It's common sense that no woman can ever truly love a guy under 5'10, at least in the west. The thought that women will never accept me the way I am just pushed me even further away.
I don't hate women and choose to treat people as individuals, but I do hate the fact that I'm biologically wired to be attracted to them. Dating women is not something I want to do. Other barriers preventing me from being gay are that I don't want to be more discriminated against, and because my family will probably disown me. These are things which I cannot compromise on. As a result, it is unfortunate, but it seems like I have no choice but to date women who hate me and will never appreciate me (even if I do end up loving them). In an ideal world, I would be in a relationship with a man, but that is never happening.
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Hi,welcome
As confusing as it might seem to a stranger like myself your individual likes and dislikes are uniquely yours as a person. This really deserves a congratulations for getting to that place of knowledge.
I do sense however you do yourself a disservice by clumping all women in the same basket of difficulty so that needs to be explored more to hopefully result in you meeting many more of different nationalities, academic standards and personality. If I'm right then your natural journey to a gay relationship could be possible. Just as you're unique so is the future partner you could end up with. She might also contain masculine characteristics. I've seen such couples many times.
I'm saddened by your inevitable family future of separation. Being true to your unique needs is a priority for long term happiness as you know so all I can suggest is to drift away so you can enjoy life with a soul mate and keep family ties going with you slowly introducing your gay tendencies to them before they meet your partner.
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I hope that helps. You deserved love and to be loved.
TonyWK
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Hey, I get it, im 5,7 and I dont think any woman would ever love me in a romantic sense.
For what its worth there is nothing stopping you from not ever dating a woman, or just focusing on yourself and living in the moment.
There is also nothing stopping you from seeking male companionship, at all, if discrimination is a barrier against you being gay simply dont tell people youre gay 😛 your friends, family, whoever dont need to know anything that you dont want them to know.
You should live for yourself, do what you want, if your ideal world is in a relationship with a man, than you should follow that. i wish you luck brother
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