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Sexual orientation labels

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by volleyball girl, Feb 20, 2014.

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What do you think about labels?

  1. They're there for a reason

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  2. They suck and shouldn't be used

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  3. They're helpful

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  4. I don't really care

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  1. An Gentleman

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    Labels. They make things easier for me to comprehend. Sometimes, people use too many labels, and that annoys me.

    I'm a label fan myself, but sometimes one must look past labels and see the person.
     
    #41 An Gentleman, Feb 20, 2014
  2. drwinchester

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    Labels are useful. Seriously. I call myself bisexual because I like more than one gender. If you're uncomfortable with a label, then it's not the one you should use. You don't wedge yourself in to fit a label- you find a label that fits you.

    And if nothing fits make something up or screw labels.
     
    #42 drwinchester, Feb 20, 2014
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    Agreed.
     
    #43 Ettina, Feb 21, 2014
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    Well said :slight_smile:
     
    #44 nurse2B, Feb 21, 2014
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    I agree with what you said. Especially people who are just starting to question themselves and figure out who they are, become so stressed about finding a label for themselves.
     
    #45 mobrien1993, Feb 21, 2014
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    Honestly idc because I don't even give a shit how other people think think of me or what they call me. They can go fuck the selfs cause they can't get over their problems so they judge other people to make them feel better. But I know they will never go away :dry:
     
    #46 Im anonymous, Feb 21, 2014
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    They have their use, but when a person becomes overly attached to them (or their definitions), they can be a problem. Otherwise, they make things a whole lot easier to categorize and understand.
     
    #47 gravechild, Feb 22, 2014
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    Labels are helpful for finding people with similar minds and you can also use them to describe yourself. I like to label myself because that way I can meet other people like me.
     
    #48 Huma, Feb 22, 2014
  9. volleyball girl

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    That's a really good point. Thanks for bringing it up. Labels can definitely help others meet people who are like them. It's nice to be able to talk to others who experience the same kinds of feelings as you do :slight_smile:
     
    #49 volleyball girl, Feb 22, 2014
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    Couldn't agree more! That's exactly how I feel about the matter.
     
    #50 Ebro1122, Apr 22, 2014
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    In my case they've made me miserable. I know they work well for other people, but they just don't work for me. I generally prefer girls, but I sometimes feel like I'm attracted to guys. In my head I don't really mind the idea of dating a guy or having sex.

    I've tried kissing two guys and I've failed most times. I only succeeded at kissing a guy once and I didn't enjoy it. It just felt wrong. I have a feeling this is because of my sexuality, but I might just be like this because I'm a prude or those were the wrong guys.

    When I try to identify as bi I feel like that label is just wrong for me. When I try to identify as gay I feel like that label is too limiting.

    When I'm on a dating site I'll just say I'm gay because I want to date girls and I don't really want to date a guy.
     
    #51 ChromeNerd, Apr 23, 2014
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    the problem is the labels come with a stigma. id be okay telling people all the categories i fit into if it didn't automatically make me things im not
     
    #52 Cass, Apr 23, 2014
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