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Tell Me It's Just a Phase

Okay, so I said in an earlier post that I'm just accepting that I'm attracted to women. So, ever since I let the idea sink in, I've developed "Shallow Hal" syndrome, except rather than see every woman as beautiful, I seem to assume that every girl I meet is gay. I mean, obviously, I really KNOW that the large majority of people I meet are and will be straight.

So, I'm wondering if this is just a natural part of the "process" of coming to terms with sexuality. I mean, if I could get some feedback from some more experienced members: did this happen to you as well, if so, how long did it last?

I'd just really like to know because no way can I have any sort of gaydar if I automatically think everyone and their mother is just as sexually liberal as I am.


mmmGelato's picture

haha, glad I'm not the only one!

My experience has been similar since I've recently become open about my bisexuality. I find it kinda comical! I think part of it is the excitement of openly exploring a part of myself that I spent so long pushing aside. The whole experience has made me feel like a 13 yr old again, like I'm just discovered sex and dating for the first time. So I think the overactive gaydar is a part of that! Maybe you would disagree in your own situation...but you're definitely not alone in that experience!

ice cream's picture

It is a bit comical I

It is a bit comical I guess, but really not cool when you're trying desperately to figure out if your crush is gay but can't because your gaydar is crazier and more random than Tracy Morgan. lol

Glad to know I'm not the only one though!

leopardyjeopardy's picture

lol!!! maybe its just....

lol!!! maybe its just.... *ahem* sex drive atm? you could just join your local womens football club, and and reduce the chances of hitting on a straightie.
N.'s picture

why aren't they all gay

I agree that it could be some sex drive related wishing, but I also believe that when you just come to a new realization in your sexuality then you want the whole rest of the world to have a realization too. So no maybe all the people you see are not gay, but they are not all straight either. At least that is hopeful, right! Or maybe you should join [stereotypical gay sports team] and they it is more likly that you will be surrounded by gays all the time.
Ange's picture

Haha...

Dude, you're not the only one. Although, I'm surprised how many people ARE gay.

-Ange

http://www.spinner.com/category/laugh-rage-cry/ Tegan and Sara on Prop 8.

Metrogirl's picture

Maybe...

I recently came out to a few people, and it felt like a weight dropped off my shoulders.  It was very liberating and a healing experience.  I also meet so many women in the course of a day (I currently work in retail) and I swear I can pick up on things, like gaydar is starting to kick in.  I think it's kind of like now that your awareness is there, you notice it in others, too.  Like when you read a new word you never heard before and then you start hearing it and seeing it in other places.  Just my opinion...
fizz's picture

Ahh wouldn't that be

Ahh wouldn't that be awesome... :D

I can't say I struggle with the same, but I examine everyone and try to figure out if they are. I do tend to get flirty with (straight) girls, then I stop myself because I know I shouldn't. It just comes naturally to me.

ice cream's picture

ahhh

i feel like that a lot too but 80% of the time they're straight ...but if i really want to know i'll ask them questions that can give me hints if they are or not. 

 

 

 

"sometimes you have to forget what you want and remember what you deserve....is it really that hard to do?"

LusciousLyz's picture

Oh God!

hahaha i feel the same way! Fuck i think every gay person thinks everyones gay! or well at least wishes. . . wishful thinking isnt so bad! haha but yah I'm in the same situation i swear any girl i see "she's gay" haha. But it sucks cuz in reality their not.!
nyccristina's picture

weird

i cant say i went through this phase before because i still assume that everyone is straight. but i have met so many people that i thought were straight and then turned out gay and vice versa so really i cant tell. all in all, i think we should just assume people are asexual until we get to know them.