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If you could magically become straight, would you?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Simple Thoughts, Oct 15, 2015.

  1. MCairo

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    I think I would. I mean, I do accept my sexuality but let's be honest it would be a lot easier to just be straight. Maybe in a somewhat distant future there would be no difference in terms of being accepted by society, but right now it would be one more privilege to have haha.

    On the other hand, it would be kinda scary to take this pill because, like others already pointed out, being LGBT is more or less part of our identity and history. And to be honest I can't imagine how much this would affect me as a person.
     
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    I can't believe I'm saying this, but probably not. If you'd asked a month ago, it'd be a great big yes. But right now, I just wish it'd be easier and more acceptable to be gay more than anything.
     
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    Nope. I've come way too far in accepting myself and been so enriched by the love and support of family and friends since I've come out that it's an essential part of who I am.

    Now, if this same magic would allow me to lose weight by eating pizza and chocolate, I'd be all for it
     
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    For the hundreth time no damnit no!
     
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    No, but if I could make Milo Yianopolis magically disappear, I would.
     
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    Nope~

    There's just something great about girls...they're so cute too :slight_smile: I can't imagine a life not being a lesbian

    Plus if I was straight, I'd miss out on my great relationship with my girlfriend.
     
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    No, I like being bisexual.

    But can I reproduce the pill and sell it? The inner business woman in me is wanting to jump on that, LOL.
     
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    No. Boys are hot.
     
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    At this point, I don't even know. I feel like being LGBT is what made me, me. Now, I understand that just becoming straight will solve quite a few of my problems, I just don't think that's the path I want to take. I'd rather keep being who I am.
     
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    There was a time in my life where the answer was yes, simply because I was afraid of facing the idea of losing the people closest to me. I was afraid of gaining friends, only to quickly lose them due to who being Bisexual and Transgender.

    I came to realize that as hard and frightening as it is, I couldn't leave behind the people who where left fighting for their rights. It's not fair to leave my community behind, simply because I'm afraid of the idea that people can't accept who I am. I now see the rejection as a gift, rather than a burden. A gift of chance, a space to offer someone else who will accept me for who I am, no matter what. Yes, it always hurts when a family member or friend tells you that they don't support the LGBTQ+ community.. but if they're not willing to change, there's no reason to keep them around. Family doesn't always mean blood related.
     
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    Nope. I'm lucky not to be, why the hell would I want to lose it?
     
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    I wouldn't take a pill to change my sexuality or my gender.
     
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    Hell no.

    ...But if there's one that can make me cuter, most certainly!
     
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    No. I might choose to be bi though if I had that option, since it would make my dating pool ~20 times larger.
     
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    Maybe. The way I see it there's plenty of pros and cons to this.

    Pros: Dating is easier, less judgement, I would notice slurs being used less, I could chill in general ignorance, and I would hate myself less.

    Cons: I'd have to give up girls, and I'm finding it hard to imagine what it'd be like if I was straight.

    So as it stands at the moment, I'd be on fence at such an idea. I like being a part of and learning about the community, but at the same time I'm kinda leaning towards saying yes. It really depends on the day as to how I feel about this hypothetical situation.
     
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    No because boys are cute.
     
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    If I am straight, I am 100% sure that I already have a girlfriend right now. At this time where I really need warm hugs and kisses, then yes, I would do it.
     
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    I don't think I would because I like being different. I like being outside of the 'norm'. Besides what's wrong with my sexuality? I'm not ashamed of who I am and I don't want to change myself simply for convenience.
     
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    No, I wouldn't take a pill to change my sexuality/gender.

    This journey has been pivotal in my character development, and I have no idea what sort of person I'd be if that were to "magically change."