Why do straight women like me when i'm gay?

I think the "gay guys are more sensitive" stereotype is really stupid. I've known gay guys who are selfish, misogynistic, and generally just total asshats. I've known straight guys who are very caring, considerate and tuned-in to what women want and need.

To be really cynical, if you're a good looking guy who presents himself well, the women may just see you as arm-candy. Some women get an ego boost by being seen in public with an attractive guy.

I'm sure there are also some women who see gay guys as a challenge. It's stupid and disrespectful, but they have the idea - conscious or subconscious - that "converting" a gay guy would be validation that they're so wildly attractive that no male can resist their charms.

The most positive explanation is that the women are looking for some male company for some reason, but they don't want to have to worry about the sexual undercurrents that are always there whenever a straight woman and straight man are spending time together.

I agree with Leaf, they might be hitting on you as a safe ego boost/practice. A few people in school flirted with me when they found out I was Asexual, (though most likely because they thought it was funny) because I seriously doubt they thought I was attractive.

I think part of it for some women is being able to hit on a man they're pretty sure won't want to hit it, like how a lot of men will hit on a lot of women

Some probably find you attractive, like if prince was actually gay but nothing else changed he'd still probably have a lot of fan girls

Maybe they’re closeted lesbians or asexuals and want to have a boyfriend for show and company without the expectation of sex?

Because they can be themselves, not have to worry about you hitting on them and you can talk about guys.

... because they know you're safe.

Many women wants to have a gay best friend.

Maybe because you give off certain vibes, it is totally normal for them to do that in my personal opinion.