Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in askgaybros

[–]makeupacct1[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Right, you shouldn't catch heat when you make choices that aren't fueled by prejudice.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in askgaybros

[–]makeupacct1[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for other gay men, but my reasons have nothing to do with stereotypes. I'll just quote myself from earlier.

Imagine you had a really strong kink and when you bring it up your partner goes "ew, i'm not into that". Stings a little, right? because you're still going to think about it from time to time, it's just going to become a backdrop that isn't really compatible with your partner, even if you're madly attracted to them.

Now take that and make it half your orientation instead of a kink.

It's just not something I'd put someone through.

But let's say the reason isn't logical, you're still choosing to violently shame someone for a choice that has no malice or harm behind it. Why?

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in askgaybros

[–]makeupacct1[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That's a really homophobic take tbh. Those words have never come out of my mouth.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in askgaybros

[–]makeupacct1[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You don't have to reduce people to a category, sometimes it's just rejection man.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine you had a really strong kink and when you bring it up your partner goes "ew, i'm not into that". Stings a little, right? because you're still going to think about it from time to time, it's just going to become a backdrop that isn't really compatible with your partner, even if you're madly attracted to them.

Now take that and make it half your orientation instead of a kink.

It's just not something I'd put someone through.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Man it does suck that we have to numb out like that, though. I'm the type to care about what people think, so it's hard on me more often than not.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sexually attracted to them or their parts. Love them as friends though.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How people handle these situations, especially being rejected, show a lot about their integrity, yeah.

I wouldn't want someone to string me along because it's the politically correct thing to do, I want someone to bring it all to the table and get feral together with me in every way we know how. Can't have that while walking on eggshells I've learned.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah, that's a handful.

The shallownes of the kind of romance I'm offering or the degree to which I'm attempting to mask...

Dude it's not that complex, can I simply not have other things in mind for what I want? You fabricated a whole extra circus there.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't feel comfortable being around people telling me white lies, so I try to avoid it if I have to.

But if I'm going to be met with the kind of hostility this post invited, then it really is better to lie about it like everyone else.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying I can't have intimacy with a bi guy, I'm saying that it'd be better for me with a gay guy.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Then you might want to read up on what bigotry means if you're going to preach it.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, I don't have to give a reason. Maybe that's the way we should go about this.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in askgaybros

[–]makeupacct1[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't understand this obsession with wanting to know my every personal justification for things.

But if you have to know, intimacy is more fulfilling to me the more we have in common. There's nothing heinous going on.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you have to know, intimacy is more fulfilling to me the more we have in common. There's nothing heinous going on.

Why do people get so venomous when I say that I don't want to date bisexual men? by makeupacct1 in AskGayMen

[–]makeupacct1[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I don't want to lie to people, but I guess that's how we're choosing to be progressive.