Originally posted by Woof
I meant in a general knowledge of sexual orientation (other sexualities, theories, politics, etc), not just homosexuality.
Incorrect. I could state the obvious and refer to bisexuality, but even if a straight male has sex with another male. It's irrelevant with their sexuality. I had sex with a girl when I was in the closet, but I'm not heterosexual/bisexual.
Some may disagree, but I (and Clutch I think) believe sexuality is not that black and white. Nobody is in fact 100%. Consciously you may think about the same-sex sexually, and think "hell no". Let's change the situation to two computers. A MacBook pro and a sh*tty old windows laptop. You would obviously choose the MacBook pro, but subconsciously you would 'cope' with a sh*tty old windows laptop. I haven't really put that in great words, but I hope you understand what I'm trying to say.
- 1 (Did you choose your sexuality?)
When I was 5, I found myself having what some by describe as 'romantic' attractions towards the same-sex. Once I reached puberty, I was sexually attracted to the same-sex. I had no conscience choice, or any control over my feelings.
- 2 (Could you change your sexuality?)
I had tried. The simple answer is no. I'm not really sure how I can go into more depth with this question. I'll create my own question.
- 3 (Could you act your sexuality?)
Technically, yes. When I was dating girls I just felt very out of place, and awkward. The 'physical' side of things felt sickening to me also. The thought of female genitalia turns me off instantly. I know you're going to ask me, so I'll save you the trouble. No I didn't have a 'victorious finish'. She then felt insecure about herself, long story...
Well now that i asked you i feel kind of bad that i did. Still, that has contributed much to the topic.
What we have here is someone who has stated that they couldn't control their sexuality, tried to change it AND dated women, but did not experience a very pleasurable feeling, but the exact opposite. In old research, i have discovered that there were people who could not control their sexuality, wanted to change it, but are either met with extreme difficulty or are just inherently that sexuality.
Woof has stated he had been that way since he was 5 correct? And that when he had gotten older it had done nothing but increase to shift in that general direction. Which means that woof has presented himself as evidence agaisnt the question i asked about whether sexuality can be chosen or not. AND TO TOP IT OFF, he has told us that he had tried to change it, we dont necessarily know why he did, and he doesn't have to tell us because that might be a bit too personal, but what we do know is that he had a reason, he tried to choose, but he failed or didnt meet with much success, only sorrow and sadness and a feeling of insecurities with the various women(Not just him but her as well perhaps) he had dealt with or tried to deal with.
I wonder if james is satisfied, if they come back i wonder what they will say.
Actually what is clutch going to say to contribute to what woof just said? Cause right now since woof actually answered and gave good details I just want to see if anyone else can put in their 2 cents. GDP no jokes please but I'm sure your aware at how this was a very nice response.
Woof went through his own experiences with trying to deal with his sexuality, where he is at right now in his life is of no concern to us, but im sure he may go into more detail of how he dealt with being "himself" around other people in a few more posts.
Personally when i interact around people i don't act like anything, but if i see someone of my sexual orientation trying to holler at me, then naturally i will holler back. However you have people who will troll you into making them think they are interested, so you have to watch out for this as well. How do you know when someone is genuinely interested in you? Hard to tell, maybe you can use intuition and some other strange sort of human radar that we all naturally have? But you would act differently around someone your attracted to then someone you arent correct? Most likely. Still for me i try to maintain myself around any and everyone so that i do not lose my composure and have someone catch me off guard emotionally/mentally.
Pretty sure everyone else does that too sometimes. As we all may have learned at one point in our lives or another, expressing yourself can be dangerous. But if you dont do it enough you may lose your personality and begin to fade. You have to let your ideals and persona sometimes bleed into other people, so you can more easily interact with them, some people are so easily ignored they are treated as if they are ghosts. Again i thank woof for taking the questions and his answers seriously.