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So, my girlfriend is bisexual right....

Yeh, so, my girlfriend is bi. And I'm gay....ofcourse this isn't the problem. The problem is she always points out to me guys she thinks are hot, and referring to guys alot. I don't know why, but sometimes it really bugs me. Constantly going on about something I can't relate to, and she does it alot more about guys than girls, just leaves me like 'what am I supposed to say?'

I feel like I'm being unreasonable considering she is bisexual and will be attracted to guys as well. This has never bothered me. She's my first girlfriend and she's the butchier one of the two of us, though that's probably irrelevant and I don't know how to deal with her constantly talking about guys to me of all people. Would this bother anyone else? I'm asking anyone here, bisexuals and lesbians...

I also don't know if it would bother me so much if it were girls she were talking about, which is why I feel like I'm biased and unreasonable. She also said to me the other day that she 'notices alot more guys now than girls and [she] hasn't found many girls she thinks are fit recently'. I really didn't know what to do with that. She claims to prefer girls now, but said she prefers boys last year. And also said she was straight before she moved to England. Is it normal to bounce between preferences all the time? Because I feel her sexuality is all over the place, and that's her thing and I'm not faulting her because of it because we all go through it. But, this is my first relationship with a girl and I feel like it seriously affects how we interact because I'm subconscious that she isn't as into me as she claims.

I'm just wondering if anyone knows where I'm coming from or could offer any advice? I would greatly appreciate it. If you think I'm being ridiculous, please let me know....because I'm so new to the whole girl/girl relationship thing and sexuality and I know who I am, it's just difficult adjusting and accepting that some things are slightly different. Although, more often that not, it's for the better.

Thanks :]


nhalvers's picture

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I definitely see where you're coming from. I do think that it's normal for someone's sexuality to be all over the place, but I don't think it's fair for her to broadcast that to you all the time. You're not the one to be talking to about it. I mean, I am completely all for open communication in relationships, but the comments you say she makes are inappropriate and of course make you worry. I'd feel the same way. 

I think you should tell her that you understand that she's interested in both men and women, but you'd prefer not to hear about who she thinks is attractive. Just be clear that it's not the bisexuality that's the problem, and while it might bother you moreso that she's finding men attractive, it's more important she doesn't share that information with you period, because it bothers you. I don't know. I also feel like I'd talk to her about what she really wants.. everyone is different, and I guess different people feel comfortable talking to their boyfriends or girlfriends in different ways.. I don't think I'd ever be in a place to hear my girlfriend talking to me about the people she finds attractive, but that's just me. 

Make sure she knows what you're comfortable with because that's a huge part of making a relationship work. There's no point in feeling jealous and uncomfortable all the time. Relationships should be a comforting thing!

Not sure if I've been any help .. but hopefully you'll find comfort in the fact that I can absolutely understand where you're coming from. :)
lunakiss's picture

Your Girlfriend's Wishy-Washness

needs to be washed down the drain. It would so like bug me. I can't believe your girl is so insensitive. What about you? Does she think you're hot? I would never say how hot someone else while being in a realtionship. I can't even imagine. Maybe like a few times if my womyn is feelin' me. Dang, that's your womyn. She's not serious. If this is true from your presepctive. Sounds like she's not serious about the relationship. Politely have a conversation about it with her. Look if this relationship doesn't work. Keep in mind  there are better womyn out there who isn't so annoying and wishy-washy and rude.
NotJustAnyone's picture

Yeh

She does tell me she thinks I'm hot. I've never asked her, but she has always assured me that she thinks I am. So, I hope that to be the case. But, I also think 'how can you thin I'm so hot when you notice all these other people as well' and she does notice ALOT of people.

thanks for your comment, I'm definitely gunna have to think things through.

JustAng's picture

Your girl sounds a bit immature...

Ouch, that's right I said it.  I make no apologies.  If this is as you say it is with her "referring to guys a lot", then she has some growing to do (and actually, the fact that it's men means nothing to someone like me).  It doesn't really matter.  I think any mature and considerate adult (really considerateness and maturity go hand in hand) can decipher the impact of their comments on the person they're talking with.  So silence, possible looks or acts of discomfort whenever a certain subject is brought up are things we look out for and especially so as adults.  We realize that discussions and relationships aren't just about us, they're about connecting with someone else.  That's kinda hard to do when you disregard the impact of your actions or comments to the very person you're supposed to be having that connection with.  Furthermore, let's not forget that typically we're SUPER considerate with our partners, because we don't normally want to cause conflict, arguments, etc. 

All this to say, she has some growing to do.  Why not help her out, and maybe scrunch your nose slightly or try and change the subject.  Give her a sign that, "I REALLY don't wanna hear this, let's take this convo somewhere else."  or call her bluff and tell her she should go holla at the guy while you're talking to this other hot girl over there ;-P  Jokingly ONLY of course.  Some people need a little help with their social skills, so chill, relax, don't take it personal, and if after all your efforts it's still an issue, blatantly come out and let her know that her comments about men make you feel uncomfortable, insecure, blah blah blah...

As for her attraction, care, and interest in you, don't ever use a situation like that to question those feelings.  There are a lot of other ways to determine if a chick is or is not feelin you...she's diggin you, so no worries.  Now, whether she'll be diggin you next year, hahahahha, that's a different story, but enjoy the time with her now, and tomorrow's a new day.  She could be making these comments to get a little rise outta you, some girls (again usually ones with a bit more growing to do) like to see their partners get jelous...

 

NotJustAnyone's picture

I appreciate

I appreciate all your comments. I'm definitely going to take them on board. I'm so glad you don't think I'm being unreasonable because I thought I was a little bit.

Next time she mentions it, and I know she will, I'm gunna make it clear I'm quite uncomfortable with it. It's just it always seems so casual when she says it, it seems like she feels it's normal to say these things to me, so I assume also that it was.

Another thing she tends to do when she points out a guy is the 'don't ya think so?' thing about him. I just keep thinking 'well ofcourse I don't think so!'

 

But thanks, I appreciate your help :]

Pyewacket's picture

You already got some good advice...

but there are a couple of things I thought of...just to give you some other possibilities.

If she is that open about pointing out the guys she thinks is hot...maybe, just maybe she feels safe enough and comfortable enough to talk to you about anything...and that is not a bad thing as far as relationships are concerned.

Maybe if she pointed out more girls she thinks are hot...she might be concerned that you would feel more threatened by other women then the men.

And if she finds herself seeing more hot guys for awhile and then hot girls for another period of time...it simply could be the mood she is in. And I would not necessarily label her as wishy-washy or that she cannot make up her mind. Bisexual people are, well bisexual. As long as she is still faithful to you and not acting every time she finds someone else hot...then I don't see her as doing anything so terribly wrong.

My suggestion would not be to tell her your discomfort until you ask her these different things you are wondering that you have mentioned here. Asking her is a wonderful way to open up a discussion that can lead her to understand your discomfort and you to understand what her real intentions are.

Good luck! :)

nemoika's picture

I'm bi-ish but if I had to

I'm bi-ish but if I had to choose one over the other, it would be women.  So, I think I can speak from a bi perspective, well at least my own, not necessarily anyone else's and perhaps in general, from a gay perspective.  I think of myself more as gay than anything else. 

However, with that said, I think, from my various perspectives, that she is the one being not only unreasonable but very inconsiderate of your feelings.  Irrelevant of the fact that she is out-loud noticing guys or girls, it is just plain rude to do it in front of the person you are 'with' or at least, the "checking-out" of others must be an established practice that you do together, not a solitary act, which if done only on her part is, I feel, thoughtless.

To boot, you are a lesbian and she is bi, so checking out guys really excludes you from the frame of context.  You are not interested in guys and therefore, as expected, are not interested in her observations of "hot" guys. 

I think that sexuality can be fluid but, at least for me, most of the fluidness has been a process - a process of better understanding myself and the more accepting and more process that I go through, the less fluid my sexuality is - however, that is just me and cannot, nor should it, be generalized to all women.  My point however, is that perhaps she is still going through the process of understanding and coming to terms with her own sexuality.  While that is all fine and dandy, not so much when one is in a serious committed relationship; that being, you.

So, to make a longer post longer (lol), I do not think that you are being too hard on her, but rather yourself.  It is okay to have expectations, particularly reasonable ones such as, "please don't comment on the 'hot' guys in my presence 24/7".  Is she trying to tell you something perhaps?  I would ask her what the meaning is behind what she is saying.  In other words, why is she sharing this with you?  I cannot tell you how many women I check out on a daily basis and I've never felt the need to vocalize my attractions aloud, particularly to my partner. 

I think the best thing you can do is 1) ask her why she does this and 2) express to her how this make you feel - btw, how does it make you feel?

In the end though, I wouldn't necessarily write her off, maybe she needs to do this right now to normalize her feelings for other women, a process of her coming to terms with herself.  Or, perhaps it is what it is - she is quite fluid in her sexuality and maybe now is leaning more towards guys.  Nonetheless, I would be interested in finding out why she feels this need to express to you her preference of 'hot' guys.  She must know in some manner that it is upsetting to you but continues to do so.  Bottom line, you won't find your answers here - you'll only find them from her.

misstina87's picture

I agree.

I guess I consider myself to be an "open gay". I lean more towards women but I'm open to the right guy. Dating bi girls can be really hard. Maybe I have trust issues but I find it hard to trust bi girls. I hate to say it but it would almost be harder for a bi girlfriend of mine to leave me for a guy than if she left me for a girl.

Why your girlfriend would make a comment about how hot a guy is confuses me. It would be different if the guy was, say, a celebrity. You can think they're attractive but nothing more can come out of it. You can't help who you're attracted to but you don't always have to comment on how hot someone is in front of your significant other. Straight, bi, or gay, you just don't do it.

If it really does bother you, talk to her about it. Or try commenting on how you think other girls are hot so she can see where you're coming from.

GrrrlRomeo's picture

What's bi got to do with it?

I dunno...maybe I'm old fashioned, but I think it's rude to be in a relationship and being pointing out all the other people one finds attractive...doesn't matter if it's a guy or a girl.

My partner and I do that sometimes, but it's only regarding celebrities we think are hot. We've been together 11 years though. The first year or two I felt guilty just looking at other women. But then I got over it 'cause I know I'd never cheat. I certainly wouldn't tell her I was doing it though because I think it'd be inconsiderate and insensitive. 

She doesn't need to be that open (unless you actually have an open relationship). This is the sort of openess that causes lesbian bed death. (Having conversations that are best left for "just friends" and sisters.)

Nathiest's picture

yeah

""I think it's rude to be in a relationship and being pointing out all the other people one finds attractive...doesn't matter if it's a guy or a girl.""

totally agree

-Nathiest
the devil is in the details

stefstefstef123's picture

a different perspective.

i think it's really important to understand that not everyone thinks about their sexuality in a binary way. hence, she might not even realise how much she's talking aobut men compared to women. it's probably also important for you to realise how ingrained biphobia is in the lesbian community. and whilst you might be unaware of it, the way in which you think about bi people (including your insecurities towards/annoyance with your girlfriend) is shaped by all the knowledge you have aquired about les/bi identities.

i think you should focus on the cool things your relationship has going for it. and really try to be reflective about why YOU'RE annoyed with your girlfriend, and focus less on why she's talking about cute boys. There is always the possibility that she's testing the waters to see how ok you are with her bisexuality, and it would be really cool if you could show you're completely ok with it.

Shele's picture

She's just rude!

It doesn't matter that she's bisexual she shouldn't be pointing out other people that she finds attractive.  You do not have to accept her rudeness just because she is bisexual.  She is insulting you whenever she makes you aware that she prefers men now because she is dating you.  Her behavior is a red flag (in America that means warning!).  Maybe it's time for you to find someone who appreciates you and is not always making sure you know there are others vying for her attention.  I can tell you that you would probably be even more hurt if she started telling you she found other women attractive.  That's because you can identify with that.  You should consider that any time she points out a guy to you and identifies him as someone she finds attractive that has the same connotation to her as an attractive woman does to you.  She's still looking and doesn't consider your feelings one bit by letting you know. 
babyface30's picture

Good Points Stefstef

I agree don't let the fact she's bisexual bother you just talk to her about the comments.I'm bi and my girlfriend is a lesbian and both of us at times have made insensitive comments about finding so and so attractive,the gender of that person doesn't matter it's the fact that making the comment probably is a stupid thing to do.

I think she is a little immature and just needs for you to point out your not comfortable with her making these comments and i'm sure if she's serious about you she'll stop. As for her wishy washy sexuality I don't think that's what she's being you have to remember bisexuals will find men attractive sometimes but don't worry it doesn't mean she doesn't find you just as attractive if not more.Just think if those guys were so fit then she'd be chasing them and not be with you-your the one she chooses to be with.

Plus she may not talk about girls being attractive because she may think that would be more hurtful for you and thinks talking about guys doesn't really mean anything because your a lesbian and their not as important to you.

But make sure this problem you have with her comments isn't being magnified by any type of biphobia and your not taking any simple comment out of context because you may feel alittle insecure about her sexuality.Look at the good things you two have and just try to communicate more with her about what your feeling. Communication is key ingredient in a good relationship.

kernuack's picture

OK, so I'll play devil's advocate here...

It seems that there is a consensus here that you are being completely reasonable and that your g/f is somehow disrespecting you, but actually, I'm going to disagree with everyone on this one. It sounds to me like you are very much insecure in your relationship right now, and rather than go off and demand that she change her ways I think it would be a good idea to take a moment and assess what is really going on here. This is upsetting you. I get that. But that's your issue to deal with. Do you trust your girlfriend? Are you worried she's drifting apart from you? If I read your post correctly, it doesn't sound like this is a sudden change in her behaviour. Instead, it's a change in your perception of behaviour she's had all along.

Personally I'm in a similar situation to you (I'm gay and my g/f is bi) and we're both terrible for ogling strangers in the street - sometimes I've actually had to physically move her head back towards the road when she's driving to stop her from gawping at the sexy fit joggers in our neighbourhood and ploughing us into a tree! But I don't find that weird at all (ok, when driving I find it SCARY, but the same thing would happen if there were cute puppies being taken for a walk. She's just easily distracted. It's kind of sweet, even if I do have to live in mortal fear of the day we meet a cute jogger *with* a cute puppy!) I like that she doesn't feel like she has to keep secrets from me. I don't own her. She can think and do what she likes. I trust her to tell me if she ever meets someone she likes more than me.

Anyway. I think you should talk to her. There's a big difference between (1) asking her to stop talking about something because you feel like it's boring or uninteresting or actively excluding you for whatever reason (for instance, me and my g/f have decided to never talk about The Smiths in each others company because I HATE them and she LOVES them and conversations always end BADLY on this topic) and (2) asking her to stop talking about something that makes you feel insecure. In situation 1, agreeing to not talk about that thing in front of you solves the problem. In situation 2 however, it does not. The insecurity remains, even in the absence of an obvious 'trigger'. I hope I've been able to offer you a different perspective on what might be going on here, even if you (all?) disagree with me.

babyface30's picture

I agree

I'm in the a reversed situation to you i'm the bi one but that's what I was trying to say as well (you just said it better lol) don't let any insecurites or biphobia make you take any comment out of context and obsess on it-talk to her.
NotJustAnyone's picture

Hmm

I agree, I am insecure and she knows that. But it's not like I'm jealous of this people who have caught her eye...it's more like, I feel like it's uneccessary to constantly mention it to me. I assume she finds many people attractive, she tells me that, but for her to point them out to me, I just feel uncomfortable. I guess I'm slightly hypocritical in that I also notice girls when we're out, but I only vocalise it if she calls me on it. And she usually notices. I just feel like 'why do you keep telling me?' when she'll go 'oh that guy is so hot'. I don't care if she notices guys are fit all the time, I don't care if I catch her looking, but for her to make a point of telling me...I don't know, it's not that bigger a deal, but after a while I don't know what I'm suppose to reply with.

But, I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I definitely feel my own insecurites are playing some role in my reaction, thank you for making me realise..I hadn't thought of that :]

rupert is my turtles name's picture

whoa betsy!

 

 i'm bi and my ex was les. are you sure part of the problem isn't that she's pointing out guys and not girls? cause with my ex i could not even dream of saying i found a guy cute but it was ok for me to find a chick pretty.

 and i was the 'butchier' one as well, even though i am dress and look more feminine than she does, i felt and acted more masculine... its not uncommon i guess.

 just tell her you don't appreciate the dude comments and if she cares she'll stop. but i think its more about the fact that you think she might like a guy more than you. and if she's from 'closetland' like me... well... lets just say, i hope you like rollercoasters.

smoothie's picture

Yes, all the above

What people have said. I'm gonna take on the bi perspective and maybe, I donno, you can understand a little better. (Other bi people, feel free to jump on and agree or disagree with me.)

I go through phases of being attracted to guys or girls, rarely both (ahem threesome).Currently I find guys sexually attractive in only spans of minutes 'cause I'm sort of with a girl. (It used to last days! Gasps!) I think the fluctuation is a combination of circumstance (hot guy being friendly to you, wet your pants), hormones (the uterus wants to make a baby), and mind/personality.

I'm faithful, so I don't jive with the 'it's not cheating if you're dating one of each sex' thing. Which prompts me: could your girlfriend be hinting to you she wants something else -and- you? Maybe throw in a menage a trois?

Like everyone said, it's just insensitive. The girl I'm with is gay, and she gets jealous, so I rarely talk about guys, only when she starts winding me up. But other than when I have that intention, no.

Maybe you should know of her percentage. Define ranges, ask her. Sure it shifts, but while she's with you it should be steady. That might give you a peace of mind.

If she says she wants a guy now, then I really don't think that's to do with her sexuality but her problem with the relationship. Bisexuals are not fickle nor incapable of fidelity with a person.

 

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brackishtea's picture

I dated a bi girl...

She would comment on cute guys and I don't remember it really bothering me. I just hoped I found him attractive because I am horribly shallow (lol). My thing was that it just brought up interesting conversations on what kind of men I found attractive in a platonic sense while she can talk about both (sexually and platonic), of course I have my barf bag (I have my limits). Dating bi girls being mostly ga/lesbian/queer what have you is interesting.

I just think you really need to be more confident in your relationship and communicate better on your feelings. I would hate for your lack of confidence and communication ruin your relationship.

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