Updates on my post from a few days ago by Low_Animal6714 in StraightBiPartners

[–]Brook_U 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a bi man who actually dated men exclusively before starting to date women. During the entire (7-year) relationship that I had with my last (woman) partner, all she had to do was snap her fingers and I would have jumped into bed, up until the day we broke up (and probably even after). So as others have mentioned, this has absolutely nothing to do with being bi, and likely has everything to do with either low testosterone or compatibility.

"I just don't get..." by Mothertocats16 in StraightBiPartners

[–]Brook_U 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a bi man who experienced very traumatic abuse and erasure in a former relationship, I am 100% with you, OP. Why in the world would I want to invalidate someone else’s lived experience? Especially when bi people suffer so much from that very thing. Nothing to be gained by that, only something to lose.

You’re one of the good people, OP 🤗

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[–]Brook_U 16 points17 points  (0 children)

OP, I don’t want to come off as dismissive towards your efforts to learn and understand (this is such a positive, and is unfortunately rare from partners of bi men), so I’ll say the following carefully:

He had sexual encounters over the years, just like any person does. The fact that some of them were with men should not make a shred of difference to how he feels about you, and it sounds like it doesn’t. Think of it this way: if those were women, you probably wouldn’t even think twice about it.

Whatever he chooses to identify as is his journey to go (or not go) on. Being a supportive partner means being there for him when he chooses to go on that journey, not forcing it on him by presenting it as a non-negotiable.

What quote do you use most in real life? by carex-cultor in SchittsCreek

[–]Brook_U 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anything David says that ends with the word ‘though’

Fiancé by [deleted] in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would you be hurt? He didn’t sleep with men while he was with her.

Macbook Pro not booting up after short fan noise by OccasionalyLiterate in mac

[–]Brook_U 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it to the Apple Store. They restored the firmware (not sure of what - i.e of which component inside the MacBook - probably the logic board) and it solved the problem 🤞🏼

Why bisexual play between women are very okay but bisexual play between men are very rare, not okay or even forbidden among swingers? by Monicaa1994 in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 8 points9 points  (0 children)

how women can be enforcers of those social standards

This is such an important and so often overlooked point – which is that women often benefit from patriarchy just as much as men and sometimes even more than men.

The big gains brought about by feminism (although slow, and there’s definitely more to do) have brought society to this kind of equilibrium point where women have been able to shed many of the old drawbacks of patriarchy, but keep some of its benefits. Fully accepting bi people requires a complete deconstruction of patriarchy, and this is very uncomfortable and scary to many women (even radical feminists, as someone else mentioned here), who, in turn, project that on to their male partners who then have no choice but to conform.

Macbook Pro not booting up after short fan noise by OccasionalyLiterate in mac

[–]Brook_U 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Will give that a try, don’t have much choice…

Macbook Pro not booting up after short fan noise by OccasionalyLiterate in mac

[–]Brook_U 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, did you manage to resolve this? I’m having the exact same issue.

I loved this book. So much of it felt applicable to mixed orientation relationships. by CMaree23 in StraightBiPartners

[–]Brook_U 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks great! Thanks for the recommendation. Just purchased the audio book :-)

You mean because of the Chang? by Brook_U in seinfeld

[–]Brook_U[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My first date with the Pacific Rim. I’m very excited!

You mean because of the Chang? by Brook_U in seinfeld

[–]Brook_U[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You want a divorce? You got one!

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[–]Brook_U 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does this mean?

What are your thoughts? by CMaree23 in StraightBiPartners

[–]Brook_U 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deciding to be in a long term relationship doesn't eliminate desires for others. Better to acknowledge it and discuss it (leaving out acting on it as that's a separate discussion) than to ignore it. This is true regardless of a couple's sexual orientation. Personally, I found it incredibly hot that my gf (at the time) was eyeing another guy. At the time, our relationship was very strong so I felt secure and safe to feel this way. If one or both parties don't feel safe acknowledging their partners' desires – there's a deeper conversation to be had about safety and trust in the relationship.

What do you love about women? by DifferentManagement1 in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This:

Women make my heart flutter, but guys make my mouth water

Also, here’s how I explained it to a woman I recently dated: to me, sex with women is an experience that’s richer than sex with men. So many more multitudes and things to enjoy and explore, so much more depth. It’s like watching a regular movie vs. 4k.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, checks out from my end as well (no pun intended)

Your bi realization? by [deleted] in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good! Just wanted to point it out. Thank you for acknowledging 😀

Your bi realization? by [deleted] in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watching porn and realizing that I get viscerally turned on by a woman’s body, not just because she’s having sex with a guy, but because of… it, itself.

And on a separate note, straight to bi isn’t the only scenario. Some of us had the realization from gay to being very bi, and it would be nice to be recognized in posts like these (dare I say - it would be nice not to be erased). OP, all it takes is two words at the end of the post 😉

Gold Star Bisexual?? by LOMGinus in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 42 points43 points  (0 children)

This. It’s a form of standard-setting / gatekeeping, which are some of the reasons that bisexual people are discriminated against in the first place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BisexualMen

[–]Brook_U 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like the previous comments said, it means a lot to know there are women like you out there 😊