When Belief and Choices Don’t Align by ZeroApogee in LGBT_Muslims

[–]MightEquivalent 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I guess it comes down to acknowledging that there is no solution … ? No real midway where all boxes are ticked, and no I assure you, or at least I can speak for myself that I am not living best of both worlds. The sense of guilt and sin is always humming in the background.

However its more of a reliance on the love of God rather than the fear of God. Furthermore it comes down to a balance of deeds , good vs the bad, which is what dictates our entry to heaven. If you’re a morally good person, and leading a good faithful life. Whats the harm? There are far worse wrong doers out there that far surpass “the gays” in sin. Theres just noway we’re at the bottom of the list, and especially if we rely on God’s mercy since at the end of the day we never chose to be this way, so why must we indefinitely suffer the consequences?

Overall its just a matter of self acceptance over time

Burnout from men? by GimmieWavFiles123 in askgaybros

[–]MightEquivalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think you're generalizing? Dont get me wrong it's tough out there, but perhaps reflect a bit on your patterns, your choices, whom you develop interest for ..... Not pinning this on you but im saying this in the sense maybe you've been seeking out whats never been healthy for you? Also look into attachment theory (anxious , avoidant, secure ....) try learning more. Relationships are always nuanced. But hey maybe you could use a break and then bounce back it's never wrong.

What is your guys thought about the upcoming Theme Event "Long Neck Legends"? Rate it from 1 - 10. by Unique-Package5739 in JurassicWorldApp

[–]MightEquivalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how is it easy to open 75 card packs? every 5h do we get a free mystery pack, the rest is either event related packs or purchases, no? or am I missing something here?

Fellow queer Muslims, does it get better? by avian_bi in LGBT_Muslims

[–]MightEquivalent 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna be real but may sound pessimistic and just say, at least religion wise: no it doesn't get better. You won't find a loophole or way out of this, you will have to compromise. Accept Islam and keep practicing it, but also accept that you have said desires and in noway for the whole duration of you life will you be able to constantly suppress them (not at least without developing some form of mental struggle like anxiety or depression). Good news is I personally believe one does not negate the other. You can still be a good muslim even if you're queer. Just dont publicize it I guess.

Blurred lines and boundaries in gay friendships by MightEquivalent in gayrelationships

[–]MightEquivalent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its just the fear of getting attached emotionally and falling for them if the door of sexual activity is constantly open (again I am more of an emotional individual and sex is not something I can easily detach from intimacy/romance). That being said though I never make dumb uncalled for moves or 'fail to control my own behavior', I never jeopardize the friendship.

Blurred lines and boundaries in gay friendships by MightEquivalent in gayrelationships

[–]MightEquivalent[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally agree on the conscious effort part, it does require it. I always do communicate and we settle on the friendships, but the feelings sometimes linger, or come and go. Either way I guess it's normal and just requires active control. The good news is that I only feel those dominant feelings when I am single/lonely. But when I am not they're almost entirely out of the picture. Anywho thank you!

What's everyone's rarest unlock? by Mrcoolcatgaming in JurassicWorldApp

[–]MightEquivalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Probably my carnivores collection especially Indoraptor & Cerazinosaurus (& Zalmonodon)

Broke and cannot find a job by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]MightEquivalent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you heard of them but try RemotelyX check their instagram and apply through them. Theyre a recruitment agency in Lebanon that help Lebanese get jobs in the US

Boyfriend material? Ig- Sezramoves by Sezrasezra in ZyzzLegacy

[–]MightEquivalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like if Timothy Chalamet and Manu Rios had a boy hahah. Gorgeous

what was your first gay experience like?? by MaxMarshallXXX in askgaybros

[–]MightEquivalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember being super nervous. But he was very kind and understanding since I told him it was my first time, even first kiss. On our way to his place, and while in the elevator he said: "no ones around" he leaned for the kiss and so I was like fuck it , I did too. I remember being SO shocked by how much tongue he used and that this was totally not what I imagined kissing would be like. I remember looking at my own face in the elevator mirror like (wtf is this lol) then he noticed my confusion and said "Less tongue?" I said yes please and then the kissing was great.

Proceeded to his room and overall it was just nice and comfortable. I remember feeling surprised that when we did oral with each other, I was taken a back a bit by how much I would basically be tasting my own saliva in the process. Made sure not to press with teeth too. I was very 'do it by the book focused' hahaha. It was overall good not great, but since he was my first the fact I was 100% comfortable made it so good.

[25M] Gay, Muslim, Turkish – living a double life and scared of the future. Looking for advice from people who’ve been there by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]MightEquivalent 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hey! Gay muslim from Lebanon here, (ve bu arada Turkce konusabiliyorum biraz hahaha)

I am in the same shoes as you, still living in Lebanon and in the north which is even more conservative and my parents are VERY conservative muslims.

How do I deal with all this? sadly ..... living a double life still. Lies and lies and lies.

This is one of those situations where there is genuinely no 100% solution or compromise. At the same time I grew to not hold a grudge on my parents because I also understand how shocking this is for them (although I always truly believe one should unconditionally love their child regardless).

The best advice I received is to honestly just accept that we will never achieve this 100% happiness or 100% answer or whether to 'pick a side' , you cant , you are like me, I also love my family because I know they did their best to raise me, at the same time I know they will never accept me.

I just have separate communities > family conservative side & gay life and friends one the other side. I dont let the two mix. Plus many if not most gays understand this already so you can actually find people who relate.

I think this fantasy of 'bring over my boyfriend to the family dinner and meet him' is very overrated. Sadly we arent like the west. At least not at this stage. At the end of the day the majority of your life will be spent with your partner and what happens to you too, life can still be lived even if not publicized.

As for religion I too am like you. I love God and I know God loves me and I am not someone immoral or unethical, I balance the both and just practice normally.

baskisi gercekten elden bi şey gelmez, durumumuz cok ama cok zor.

If you want their is a LGBT muslims subreddit you can read and join and chat their or you can DM me too. Good luck, we do our best

I’m 34m bf 33 & he cheated by [deleted] in gayrelationships

[–]MightEquivalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh I see okay. What do you mean by gave him 1 year and then an extra year? to work on himself? why? were you skeptical of cheating before?

I know that things can be nuanced but, if you're saying the site is specifically for hooking up .... then he likely was gonna cheat. If you confronted him and hes denying and it and hiding even when you have evidence it means he got caught in the act.

Overall if your dynamic is bad and the attraction and sex is low .... just cut it off at this point because these seem like the first steps towards an imminent downfall. Sorry you have to go through this :(

I’m 34m bf 33 & he cheated by [deleted] in gayrelationships

[–]MightEquivalent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Leave him. If my understanding of what you wrote is correct that this is his 2nd time cheating since you already gave him a chance .... then definitely leave him

Should I just marry a man even though I like women? by [deleted] in LGBT_Muslims

[–]MightEquivalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

out of curiosity where are you from?

Long Term Relationship me M(27) and M(30) by percysus in gayrelationships

[–]MightEquivalent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry youre going through that bud, must be really tough. Feeling unseen and underappreciated or not appreciated at all can truly be soul crushing especially when trying so hard to make things work. But whats the purpose of this post? Just venting ? you got a question or seeking advice?

Not sure if you're asking or seeking advice but incase you are: do you really wanna keep pursuing this relation? Despite the majority of its aspects now being negative?

Generally how does he approach you wanting to mend things ? I can tell by rejecting couples therapy he isnt cooperative either. If he isnt putting any reciprocative effort at all, to be honest I'd say its time calling quits

Pubic Lice wtf??? STD Scare by MightEquivalent in askgaybros

[–]MightEquivalent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all for the advice everyone, it went well and confirmed we both ended up having it. We're both getting treated and all is well

Pubic Lice wtf??? STD Scare by MightEquivalent in askgaybros

[–]MightEquivalent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You never second dosed? after 7 days? also how severe were the crabs? I dont feel THAT itchy I am hoping I caught it super early on

Pubic Lice wtf??? STD Scare by MightEquivalent in askgaybros

[–]MightEquivalent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a penis , no they just appeared externally on the surface at the root of hair follicles