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Just because I am bisexual doesnt mean I want to be with just anyone, how do I make that clear to my friends that tease me?

Profile: Waterbear
Waterbear on Jul 20, 2015
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You made it pretty clear right there! It sounds like the problem is not so much that your friends don't understand that you're choosy, as that they don't understand that you don't want to be teased about your orientation.
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Profile: cutieluka
cutieluka on Aug 17, 2015
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Ask your friends if they would be with a certain undesired person of the gender they're attracted to (someone they don't find attractive). Then you can explain that, just like with monosexuality, just because you have the capacity to be attracted to all genders, doesn't mean you're attracted to everyone of all genders. After all, your straight friends aren't attracted to every boy or girl they know, are they? :)
Profile: Shayboo
Shayboo on Aug 24, 2015
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Well I am bisexual myself and have been in your position when it comes to no one understanding. It's like people think that if you're bisexual then you prey after every boy and girl imaginable. Well obviously that is not true. Most people only tease bisexuals because they don't fully understand what being bisexual even means. One of the most common mistakes people say are, "Woah, you're bisexual which means that you have double the chance of getting a date." Which isn't true. Explain to your friends that bisexuals are only attracted to about the same amount of people that straight people are attracted to. Just because we like both males and females doesn't mean we like every boy and girl.
Profile: GoodVibes8
GoodVibes8 on Sep 1, 2015
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Unfortunately, a lot of bisexual people deal with being stereotyped in the way you described and I'm sorry you're going through that. I had a similar experience, and in my situation I found it was best to talk to the people who were teasing me about it. Sometimes people tease others because of a lack of understanding. What you can do is tell them how you feel and educate them on what being bisexual means. This link gives examples of common misunderstandings about bisexuality and how to answer them: http://www.bisexualindex.org.uk/index.php/bisexuality Good luck! :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 17, 2015
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Why not try telling them about it. Help them to understand. Stay calm and patient not everyone understands at first.
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Anonymous on May 17, 2016
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Suggest that you are looking for a real relationship, or the one person that just clicks. That not just anybody fits your personality.
Profile: avanef
avanef on Mar 13, 2017
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You just tell them, you let them know exactly who you are and what you prefer. If they don't get it or don't want to accept it or get it, then don't worry about it. They don't run your life, nor how you conduct your romantic life. If they want to tease you about it, then do not surround yourself around those who will not get a simple notion that you live your life your way and if they don't like it they can simply leave. There is nothing wrong with you and what you chose to make you happy in life.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 8, 2017
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You can say that you're bi, and then if they say anything you can say "But just because I am bi, doesn't mean I want to go out and date anyone, I'm just like you in that sense. My sexuality doesn't automatically make me want to start dating people"
Profile: blueMusic18
blueMusic18 on Oct 3, 2017
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Well, straight men aren't attracted to every woman they see are they? And straight women aren't attracted to every man they see. Same with your sexuality. Just because you're attracted to both genders doesn't mean you want to be with everyone you lay eyes on.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 27, 2017
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Well tell them how you feel, or explain that you want to be either gender. Let them know you don't just want anyone.
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