I don't think we're necessarily in disagreement here. Yes, one should not be preoccupied with rejecting or filling whatever mold a label provides, but I think the label she's searching for is one of function and comfort. Yes, we should realize that our perceptions of labels are largely a result of societal bias, but that doesn't negate or invalidate that it feels wrong to her. Which is the more legitimate emotion - infatuation with a person, or the confused recoil from that infatuation?
I think we're rarely in disagreement but we can easily make it look like we are. Whenever I debate with you, I'm always aware that I'm choosing ever-smaller points to pick at. I guess that, in itself, means that we agree.
I certainly agree that there is a world of difference between a person knowing that being gay is not right for them, and a society saying that being gay is wrong for everyone.
I hope the OP doesn't read what we wrote and finds herself more confused than ever!
Is it normal to be unsure about my sexuality?
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I don't think we're necessarily in disagreement here. Yes, one should not be preoccupied with rejecting or filling whatever mold a label provides, but I think the label she's searching for is one of function and comfort. Yes, we should realize that our perceptions of labels are largely a result of societal bias, but that doesn't negate or invalidate that it feels wrong to her. Which is the more legitimate emotion - infatuation with a person, or the confused recoil from that infatuation?
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I think we're rarely in disagreement but we can easily make it look like we are. Whenever I debate with you, I'm always aware that I'm choosing ever-smaller points to pick at. I guess that, in itself, means that we agree.
I certainly agree that there is a world of difference between a person knowing that being gay is not right for them, and a society saying that being gay is wrong for everyone.
I hope the OP doesn't read what we wrote and finds herself more confused than ever!