Is it normal that i really don't want to be gay?

I have tried to turn my self straight but my attraction to guys is too strong.
I feel like what I'm doing is wrong and I'm sick of feeling isolated within a Lgbt group, I can't relate to anyone there and often have people mistaken me for being straight.

The only person who understands me is my boyfriend who I met at a gym. But recently he's been having a problem with his coming out with his family and is taking all his anger out on me. Also really hurt me when his dad came down to visit after he found out about us and he started verbally abusing me.

I really wish there was something to turn me straight, my life would be much easier.

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  • Cookiecutter

    Your life is not going to be easier just because you try and be straight because your family members dont agree well guess what fuck them. If they dont accept you then then shouldnt be in your life wait a few years you will accept your identify and be less ashamed. Your sexuality is how you are born not a choice its not something you change.

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    • It's not my family that causing me problems, my mum is disappointed but at least she hasn't abandoned me. It's my bf's family who are giving him and me hell. I'm starting to regret making him come out to his family.

      It's hard to forget about them, when he's so close to his family and he visit them regularly and used to invite them over a lot too.

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      • Cookiecutter

        If they dont accept you then dont see them. Theres no excuse to be a homophobic piece of shit. Either talk with our bf or dump him so you dont have to se him family.

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        • Yeah I should tell him I don't want to see them anymore, probably end up breaking up with him, but at least I can get away from the all their verbal abuse.

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          • Cookiecutter

            If he cant accept that you dont feel comfortable with him family then yes dumb him. Get away from the verbal abuse and find people who love and accept you for who you are

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            • Okay I'll talk to him about it and see where it goes.

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  • Eplay3

    Sorry to hear that mate but yea its very normal to want to be straight as that is what's considerd "normal" but at the end of the day you are gay and that wont change. Speaking as a gay person, it's not being gay that is the problem, it is the people around you that make it a problem. Your bf needs to realise that pushing you away will not make things any better, just worse. In a time when you're both feeling low becuse of other people is the time you need each others support the most and having close friends that accept you both is imporant also, a true friend would never judge you for things you cannot control.

    If you were straight though there would still be problems, life is hard no matter your sexuality.

    I hope everything turns out ok for you both.

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    • I'm starting to realise that now after reading some of these comments. I'm still working on my relationship with my boyfriend, and it's going okay now. His parents don't visit us anymore, and I prefer that.
      That's true, the problems would be different but still problems to me.

      Thank you, and I wish the same to you.

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  • factcheck

    Unfortunately, it happens. I'm sure you're well aware of how many homophobic bigots are in society today...allow me to let you in on a little secret, many of those people are closeted homosexuals. They're just like you - they're gay, but society has beaten the idea into their head that it's wrong. So they repress those feelings, and as well all know, when you repress emotions, bad things happen. That's why they lash out so angrily and violently at gay people. Your boyfriend's dad is a classic example of that.

    It sounds like you need to get away from your boyfriend and his family, and surround yourself with people who will support you. But before anybody can support you, you have to support yourself. You're not doing anything wrong, and you need to accept that. Stop letting bigots get in your head.

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    • You really think his dad is a closet homosexual? That's kinda hard to believe, but if he is makes me feel better in some way.

      If I do dump him that would mean I'd have to go back to the lgbt meet ups where I met some supportive people. I just can't relate to them. All my friends in high school cut off all their contacts to me when I came out to them and told the rest of my team mates on my basketball team, since most of my friends played sports. They even locked me out of the locker rooms.

      Guess it wouldn't be that bad hanging around the lgbt people again, maybe I'll make a good friend there someday or somewhere else.

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      • Sluts

        "factcheck" is a complete moron. People who don't totally accept homosexuality are not "closeted bigots". That's a total logical fallacy making the assumption because someone isn't on board with a certain social justice movement that deep down they can't confront that they are really a part of that same social justice movement.

        Homosexuality has never been more tolerated and accepted than it is in society today. If anyone is gay today there is no reason to hide it. The media has done more damage to the movement than anything else because its constantly portrayed as a glamorous lifestyle when it really isn't.

        Being straight won't solve your problems, all these social justice movements have done is create more of a divide between genders, races, ethnicities, etc.

        People aren't meant to just magically get along, forcing people to do it just creates a lot of underlying tension. If you're a really perceptive person you can feel this same tension everywhere in society. I know I do.

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        • Yeah of course it's tolerated by media and society but I don't care about pleasing them, it's my friends and family that are the problem.

          But what am I doing that's forcing people to get along with each other. I just want his dad and him to stop abusing me. I noticed that in society, but in more underdeveloped countries I travel to people are fine with each other even strangers visit strangers homes in Nigeria when I visited a small town.

          But I agree with the dad thing and the portrayal of homosexuality and races in the media.

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          • Sluts

            While you personally may not be forcing it to be accepted, society in general, especially the liberal media is doing just that. Some people just don't, and never will, tolerate homosexuality. It's not natural. They may not be violent towards homosexuality but they don't really want to be around it.

            The argument that if you don't totally support something secretly means you are of that same group is retarded. Anyone who is gay today is free to be gay, the same as someone who doesn't want to associate with a gay person is free to not do that.

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            • Umm I'm a little confused with your main point, I just don't want to be gay, why does that mean I do not support it? I don't care if others are gay it's not my life.

              And the main reason I don't want to be gay is because of all the shit and abuse I got over the years just because I like men.

              I'm not joining the other side who choose not to tolerate it. And I can't relate personally with people in the lgbt who I've met in meet ups. So I'm gonna remain on the fence and wish people close to me stop abusing me. Maybe I should just take a risk cut off my whole family and be, and just go solo. Since trying to change my sexuality isn't working.

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  • getridofcrossdressingfaggots

    Once a sissy boy faggot,,always a sissyboy faggot

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  • GerardWay

    jesus christ, love. I know it's scary, but eventually you'll grow into it. its completely normal to be scared of yourself but just give it some time. don't put yourself in a box. you'll figure it out eventually, don't pressure yourself, just live, and it'll all come together.

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    • If you say so, it's just living this way even with another guy it's hard. Especially if the life style it self is angering people who are suppose to support me. And there not that many of us too on top of that to interact with. And other I know who are gay aswell I can't relate to at all.

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      • GerardWay

        dude, just because you don't relate to other gay people doesn't alienate you. sexual attraction is not the only thing that defines someone. I think the place you live is probably very homophobic by the sounds of it. try moving to a more accepting environment, and the people that are supposed to be supporting you aren't worth your time. get new people in your life. and if you're looking for something that you have in common with other gay people, heres one; you're both gay. you've both shared the same problems with being gay, and I just think you're not trying hard enough. best wishes

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        • Yeah people start hanging out with me less or drop me when they find out I'm gay. I don't even tell them, they just figure it out since my bf's likes to tail around me a lot.

          Yeah I guess I can build of a friendship of just being gay being our common thing we share. I'm just missing hanging out with people who have similar interest to me. And I guess those type of people are usually homophobic.

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          • GerardWay

            best of luck, my friend. don't waste your time on homophobes.

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  • GBA123

    i have a horrible, homophobic, asian, catholic family and i feel the same way. im going to wait till im older, get a boyfriend then come out and if they hate me ill just move out

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  • GYBY

    It's normal, don't worry. Being gay ISN'T normal, but if you're gay just get on with it and embrace it. I have. Western society doesn't care if you are gay and you'll probably get treated better for it. It's irritating. I'm quite comfortable with it now, I'd change it if I could but it doesn't bother me too much that I can't. Maybe making a child with someone you love is the only time you're going to miss out, but I now see that as a good thing.

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  • coolboybeebles

    I think I understand your problem. It's not that you are gay, it's that you're surrounded by people who are prejudiced against homosexuality, something they consider is a bad thing. The solution seems elusive because you're trying to change yourself to fit their idea of what "should" be instead of what simply "is".

    You're gay. Nothing you do will change that, so the quicker you accept that, the quicker you can look at these situations in a healthier light.

    The first problem is the BF's family abusing you. If you like your BF, talk to him about cutting contact with the family. If that's an issue, you may have to leave him, but just remember that you aren't the only gay dudes around. You may not relate to the stereotypical effeminate gay man (or whatever), but there are normal guys out there who also just happen to be gay. Being gay doesn't mean you have to change everything about yourself to conform to this weird sub-culture. So, if things don't work out, don't despair.

    I don't know how old you are, but you could consider relocating to an area that is more open-minded about that stuff. There's no point in sticking around in a place that feels hostile towards you. And definitely get in touch with the LGBT community for support and ideas. You might not relate to them, but they probably understand your problems better than anyone else. Anyway, good luck man. Hope it all works out for you.

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  • TexasToast09

    I think it is normal to not want to be gay if you are in a society where being gay is seen as a negitive thing. Just as you wouldn't want to be short if society really looked down on being short, but just as with height, you can't change who you are.

    If people give you a hard time, you shouldn't have to "get used to it" as it is a reflection of how terrible they are, not you. You should, however, accept it as it is who you are.

    Your boyfriend shouldn't be taking his anger out on you, even if it was your idea for him to come out. You should talk to him, and possibly accept some of the blame since it was both of you who made the decision. You should also decide, probably after talking to him, if you guys will stay together. If you are unsure, give it some time after you guys talk.

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    • Thats a good comparison and yeah that's what causing the problem.

      I'll try, maybe I'll keep going the lgbt support groups.

      Yeah I had a chat with him and apologized for making him come out to his family. He's a bit better now, but he isn't talking that much to me like he used to, and not too aggressive but still a bit assertive with his words and actions.

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  • ImNotSteven

    Being homosexual is amazing.

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    • How? It's making my life a living hell.

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  • Jacob_Zuma_783

    Homosexuality is nuture, not nature. It's a choice, not that you make, but which is brought about by consequences of your life growing up, some of which you might not even be aware of.

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    • Ellenna

      If it's 100% nurture how do you explain homosexuality in species other than human?

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      • sandnigga

        Animals are built like robots no matter if you want to believe that or not.

        Not saying they dont have souls or anything. Buts its mostly instinct

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      • sandnigga

        Chemical Imbalance. Toxins in the enviroment messing with hormones

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      • sandnigga

        Instinct

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      • Jacob_Zuma_783

        Animals are base creatures. They kill each other for food and give into their desires impulsively. Humans also have such desires but we are supposed to be above them.

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        • factcheck

          So...it's nurture for humans, but nature for animals?

          Give me a break. Hating people who are different than you is a base instinct and desire, but you're not above that. Or is bigotry nurture as opposed to nature?

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    • Angelandme

      And what do tou say to my two male cats who have never been around other cats that try to hump each other? Who nurtured them into gay humping?

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      • Jacob_Zuma_783

        My friend's dog would constantly try to hump my leg. What would you say to that?

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      • sandnigga

        Instinct. They're just horny, they're not concious humans.

        This argument has been done over and over again

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    • How do you think I was effected? I remember being attracted to other boys as young as 10 -12. I wish it was a choice so I wouldn't have to live this gay life style anymore. Or am I so addicted to it I can't break it off anymore, I don't know.

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      • sandnigga

        maybe you confuse social attraction vs sexual?

        i swear they're trying to mess kids brains up in schools now

        trying to say that a hug is sexual when its not

        its fucked up. these bastards are trying to turn everything sexual and these people who want this need to be punched in the face

        but thats another story XD lol

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        • True I didn't think of sleeping with boys as a kid. I just wanted to hug them or even kiss them, would kissing be considered sexual?

          Haha okay.

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          • sandnigga

            it depends

            its only sexual if you intend it in a sexual way

            you can feel sexual for a kiss or you can feel just social

            thats up to you

            depends on how you felt about it

            and depends on how old you were when you wanted to hug other boys and kiss them

            depends on if you understood sexual things at whatever age you were

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            • I guess it wasn't the sexual I just wanted to kiss some because I saw adults do it to people they love.

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      • Jacob_Zuma_783

        It's difficult to tell without knowing your circumstances growing up. Like I said, people are affected by things without even knowing it.

        Look up CEN - childhood emotional neglect. Such children grow up distant and cold, despite their childhoods being relatively normal. However, unlike abuse, it's what their parents didn't give them which now affects them - lack of attention, love and in-depth conversation.

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        • Yeah true, I'd have to tell you my whole life story but that take too long, and probably be boring for you to read.

          That's interesting, I'll look into that.

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  • bubsy

    Being gay is, objectively, pretty terrible, and I think most honest gay people will agree. Life is easier and better if you're straight: gay couples can't reproduce and the culture is crap. One-night stands, rampant disease—and in rural areas, it's basically a club where everyone screws everyone. Not exactly romance.

    But you can't change who you are. You can blame your father for not being a positive male role model, or whatever, but you have to accept who you are. And don't put up with an abusive boyfriend.

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    • You just stated the other reason why I don't want to be gay. It's not as fun as the media makes it to be.

      I always wondered if me not having a father had to do with it. But then again it probably wouldn't have made a difference anyway.
      Yeah maybe I should leave him, but I'd just feel like shit after since it was my idea for him to come out to his family last Christmas when he finally let me meet them. I was getting tired of pretending to be a room mate, and lying to his family who his really close to. Had to try to explain to his mum once why there was only one double bed in the apartment.

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    • sandnigga

      Wrong. Its a choice

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      • bubsy

        Attraction isn't something we consciously control.

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        • sandnigga

          i used to be straight

          never liked dick

          was turned off by it

          later i saw cute feminine boys in porn

          my perspective changed from thinking about boys, which would turn me off, to thinking about them in a feminine way

          my perspective changed, and then i became open to them

          (curious)

          and i got into them only because they were feminine

          i still like feminine parts of either girls or boys, so yes that has never changed

          but thanks to me being open to feminine boys, my thoughts have changed

          i know its just mainly in porn, which is where the most feminine of boys has come from

          society is usually mostly masculine, with the guys being masculine

          porn has allowed a doorway of open-minded into something that rarely occurs in society

          sure it is possible for guys to be feminine, but thats not usually how it works

          except in boys, not men

          ive never changed my attraction to femininity, but im more open-minded about the same sex

          porn can make more people open-minded about being gay, and the elites are trying to make guys more feminine

          which is not natural. this is not how society is supposed to be

          but still, if i wanted to change my attraction, i probaley still could

          so your saying, even though i dont like big muscular dudes, i cant start being attracted to them if i try?

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          • factcheck

            Uhh, if you can start being attracted to big muscular dudes if you want to, that means you've always been attracted to them...you're just repressing it, which is common among homophobic bigots. The anger and hatred, which you disguise with this "it's not natural" bullshit, is a result of the jealousy you feel about them accepting who they are and the anger at yourself for feeling that way.

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            • sandnigga

              thats retarded

              stop being retarded

              IM NOT attracted to muscular guys, but what if my attraction changes?

              why is it impossible for my attraction to change?

              why?

              apparently the op of this question has changed his attraction to feminine guys, to masculine guys

              why is this impossible, and why is this such a impossibility to your mind?

              its not that im repressing it, omfg

              thats like saying you're secretly into banging dogs, and if your not your just repressing your attraction

              that argument is retarded as dogshit

              attraction can change

              end of story

              and btw its just not natural if you understand the ying yang of attraction

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        • sandnigga

          it is feeling i agree with you

          but you can choose

          just like you can choose not to drink soda even though you may like it

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          • factcheck

            Do you realize you just proved your idiotic "it's a choice" post completely wrong?

            Being gay isn't about what you do, it's how you feel. And you just admitted that you don't choose how you feel or what you like, you can only choose what you do about it. But whether you do it or not is irrelevant, the feelings are still there. If you're attracted to your own gender, whether you act on it or not, you're gay. (Or bi if you're attracted to both, obviously.) That means, by your own admission, being gay isn't a choice.

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            • sandnigga

              i understand its both feeling, and at the same time, it is also what you choose

              just because you get horny to something, doesnt mean you have to act on it is what im saying

              with my analogy

              who says its not a choice either?

              why can i not choose my attraction? i am my own person. i make my own decisions

              i used to be straight

              im bisexual now

              its a choice

              explain that

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          • bubsy

            Someone hack your account or did you overdo the alcohol at a Superbowl Party?

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            • sandnigga

              are you saying that you can choose is ridiculous?

              or my analogy?

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      • Then why can't I change? I tried it with girls so many times. Even dated a pretty hot girl in high school when I used to play basketball. I just end up being more attracted to males, because I've been avoiding them the whole time.

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        • sandnigga

          because you THINK you cant change

          when you really can

          its all state of mind

          of course if you think you cant change then you arent even allowing yourself a chance to possibly change

          you got to have the attitude that you CAN, because the truth is you really can

          im bisexual right now. yet im straight at heart. always like feminine-ness, always will

          even with guys they gotta be feminine or its gonna be a turn off

          and i want to become straight again one day, i have felt so straight that i couldnt even look at dicks in pictures

          it was nasty

          and now im open to it lol

          it is a choice. i used to be straight. i changed once, i can change back

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          • When I was in high school I used to be attracted to the femine type, but they also had to be small/short, so they could closely resembled a girl. But now I'm more attracted to the masculine type, since I find them to be rarer in the lgbt community that I went to with some friends. And being more on the neutral/masc side than feminine I could relate to them better, like chatting about sports, games and etc.

            I don't know why but feminity isn't attractive to me anymore, and it never drew me in when it was a feminine girl. My first full on crush was with one of my friends on my basket ball team, when I was 15, I learnt he was bi later and he almost got with me. But then he got kicked of the team for smoking on school grounds and he kinda fucked his life up and dropped out of school. He stopped contacting me too.

            If I try to break my attraction towards men some how, I still have the problem of trying to build up attraction towards women. Tried porn too but I found my self taking no interest the women there either. Only some seemed to draw my attention if the were flat chested and not too curvy.

            I'm so strange I can't explain it...

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            • sandnigga

              Maybe it was that you werent confident enough to think that you could get the feminine type

              So you went with what you could get which was the guys who were into sports, who happened to be muscular?

              Because you could relate to them better?

              Im just guessing here

              But you said you dated a girl before, so i dont know

              Maybe you were just afraid to try anything sexual with her?

              It makes sense though since your attracted to masculinity, that you would find girls a turn off, femininity anyway, because girls are naturally feminine

              thats why you find flat chested girls somewhat attractive, because they resemble masculinity, and thats what your apparently attracted to right now

              so it makes sense

              your saying you used to be attracted the feminine type and now your attracted to the masculine type

              which proves that your attraction CAN change

              i might have a idea about what is going on, im not 100% sure, but are you really masculine yourself?

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