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In reply to the discussion: biphobia [View all]laundry_queen
(8,646 posts)50. Yep, it exists.
a long time ago I had a friend who was certain she was a lesbian and she was very active in the LGBT community. Then she unexpectedly (to her) fell in love with and married a man. Every single one of her old friends abandoned her. She was really hurt over it. They pretty much insinuated she was a fake and a fraud.
My daughter identifies as pansexual and/or bi. So far in her age group and in her LGBT group at school there hasn't been the same rejection as she went from a relationship with a girl to a giant crush on a guy. I hope maybe the younger generation is more accepting.
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I can't get why it's a topic of discussion. As in, WTH cares one way or another, besides her?
WinkyDink
Nov 2013
#4
I don't know why bisexuality doesn't get talked about as much as the L, G, and T aspects.
NuclearDem
Nov 2013
#9
Excellent explanation. It seems the US has lost it's way when it comes to curiosity and tolerance
adirondacker
Nov 2013
#14
And she could have chosen another woman and ended up in a similar situation.
Luminous Animal
Nov 2013
#17
my daughter is bisexual. You are right. Most people can't accept bisexuals or transgenders either.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#18
I seriously doubt there are a lot of people just saying they are bi so they can be popular.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#33
The "trendy" label usually gets hurled at bisexuals, more than G/L folks, though it does happen.
Behind the Aegis
Nov 2013
#38
Are you referring to what I wrote? I simply disagree with one part of what Behind the
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#45
Sorry if I got defensive. It's just when you brought it up in multiple posts I got a little upset.
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#47