Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? - Empty Closets - A safe online community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered people coming out

goratrix · 11th Apr 2005, 09:23 PM

Oh... well I guess the question says it all.

Do you ever feel lucky you are gay/bi? If so... why?

As usual I'll start by answering my own question:

I am a lucky guy! I'm not incapacitated, I'm not a mooron, I'm very happy being a nerd, and I wouldn't change it for anything... just the feeling of solving a math problem is so great that it's like an adiction. And being gay is part of who I am, is part of what I am as a person. So yes, I'm glad I'm gay.

And yes, there are sometimes when I feel that I wish I wasn't... things would just be so much easyer that way...

hawkeye · 11th Apr 2005, 09:41 PM

I do feel lucky that I'm Bi. Along with the orientation comes a strong acceptance towards anyone, and seemingly, it also brings a better unbiased thought proccess.
Also, I used to say "you cant truely trust someone untill you have done something against the rules with them" on the point that both of you trust each other to keep it a secret, but now I've realized that that isnt true, and that you can truely trust someone when you can tell them that your queer and talk about it. Once you can talk about that, you can talk about anything.

12th Apr 2005, 05:47 AM

Yeppers, I see being gay/bi/whatever as a gift. People who seem to go through the whole process of coming to terms with themselves and then coming out, have a been outlook and understanding of life. Maybe I just haven't met any dumb gays, but everyone I've met who is gay seems to be above the curve in something. Though, if only I could find one that wanted to date....

12th Apr 2005, 10:15 AM

I love being gay! I'm not sure why. I particularly enjoy having an identity that is different from the majority, and one that can spark sch reactions. I like being different - always have.

Quasar · 14th Apr 2005, 03:25 PM

It's a privilege being gay. I'm in a select 10% of the population!! The only downside is shouldering the burden of ensuring that my str8 friends and girlfriends maintain reasonable standards with regard to appearance, hygiene and health!!! LOL

TheSuburbian · 19th Jul 2008, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron

I love being gay! I'm not sure why. I particularly enjoy having an identity that is different from the majority, and one that can spark sch reactions. I like being different - always have.

That's true!

I like doing stuff like that, like talking 3 years into the past. The last thread button really is a useful tool.

**Maddy** · 19th Jul 2008, 03:09 AM

In a way, yes. I'm happy to be part of the queer world, I've met so many wonderful people I would never have known if I was straight. (I know some straight people get involved in the queer world too, but I doubt I would have if I was straight.)

-Michael- · 19th Jul 2008, 03:12 AM

I wouldn't say i was luck.
Or unlucky for that matter.

Perhaps if i wasn't that much of an interesting person (not on an ego boost here) then id class myself as lucky because im kinda unique.

But i treat my sexuality as i do being left handed.
Only a small part of the person.

Poring · 19th Jul 2008, 06:29 AM

Sometimes I wished I was normal, especially when I have these crushes on my straight friends and it just breaks my heart to see them with their significant others

**Helen** · 19th Jul 2008, 06:53 AM

I think I'm very lucky to be who I am, because as I'm part of a group of people who are often discriminated and abused, it's made me very open minded, and I don't let any kind of difference stand in my way of my opinion of a person.

I never liked being normal, as in the kind of 'normal' that the people in my school are, because I know that I could not possibly live with myself if I was like them, because they're all so fake

I live as a bit of an outcast really, but I know that things will get better for me when I leave Dubai for good. I'll find people more like me, and I can leave my narrow minded past behind me ^_^

So yeah, I'm incredibly happy to be bi and abnormal. It's what makes me Hln D

Trumpetplyer23 · 19th Jul 2008, 07:03 AM

I think I am lucky to be bi. I can appreciate the beauty of both genders and not have to cover up with 'oh, yeah, I'm straight', because I'm not.

My sexuality is part of me, like my ability to pick up things with my toes, or my abidexterity. Those little quirks (among with many others that I won't list) make me, well, me. I wouldn't change it for the world.

Instead of having to worry about guys constantly, I can worry about girls occasionally, it's a change of pace, I guess.

Kenko · 19th Jul 2008, 08:29 AM

I'm going to say no. The only upsides are: it forces me to be a little more open minded, and otherwise I wouldn't be able to appreciate hot guys.

**Martin** · 19th Jul 2008, 09:00 AM

I don't consider myself lucky. The world still has a long way to go before we'll be accepted, and maybe then we can say we're lucky. We are however open minded and accepting, and you could say we're lucky that there are plenty of us that can fight for rights that can change the world. We're also lucky there are people like Becky and Louise who support us too.

I don't think we are lucky or unlucky. It's just a sexuality. How we live with it and what changes we make to the world is what really matters.

Beebo · 19th Jul 2008, 09:05 AM

It's funny because my whole life I have always respected people who were different way more. People that overcame huge obstacles and became something inspirational or great. I want to do something great, but I've always wanted to be unique. That's why I'm happy I'm gay, because it makes me unique.

19th Jul 2008, 10:32 AM

Yeah, I do.
Somehow, I always seem to want to be part of a minority... and most of the time, I am

Behling · 19th Jul 2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron

I love being gay! I'm not sure why. I particularly enjoy having an identity that is different from the majority, and one that can spark sch reactions. I like being different - always have.

I'm the same way. Being gay is amazing ^_^

jazzrawr · 19th Jul 2008, 11:35 AM

I love being gay ^.^
I really do. I mean, the coming out part is never fun, but...
Overall, gay people are awesome. ^.^
And we have more fun.
I don't know...I just love it. Maybe because I've known for so long, it's just who I am.

Tim · 19th Jul 2008, 11:44 AM

I used to be, but now, I'm not so sure >_<

People expect way too much from you due to stereotypes, and I don't want to be the stereotypes, so they get mad when I'm not -.-

**Lexington** · 19th Jul 2008, 11:51 AM

I can't say "lucky" really. I'm reluctant to say that, because it sort of implies that I'm unhappy about it. I'm not. It's just part of who I am. "I'm gay, I'm male, I'm this tall, I'm good at this, I suck at that. Given that, what should I do?" And I've found a fantastic life for myself.

Lex

Isaac · 19th Jul 2008, 12:26 PM

I agree with people who have sadi it's not exactly a question of "luck" but I feel so proud to be gay. If people come back again in other lives I would only want to come back as gay hahah. It's just fun, I'm proud, I see teh world differently, and it's juts an amazing feeling

11th Apr 2005, 09:23 PM	#1
goratrix EC Addict Full Member Age: 25 Posts: 570 Join Date: Apr 2005	Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? Oh... well I guess the question says it all. Do you ever feel lucky you are gay/bi? If so... why? As usual I'll start by answering my own question: I am a lucky guy! I'm not incapacitated, I'm not a mooron, I'm very happy being a nerd, and I wouldn't change it for anything... just the feeling of solving a math problem is so great that it's like an adiction. And being gay is part of who I am, is part of what I am as a person. So yes, I'm glad I'm gay. And yes, there are sometimes when I feel that I wish I wasn't... things would just be so much easyer that way... __________________ Cicciux Back from beyond. A different dog.

11th Apr 2005, 09:41 PM	#2
hawkeye EC Addict Regular Member Location: Wisconsin Age: 23 Posts: 278 Join Date: Mar 2005	I do feel lucky that I'm Bi. Along with the orientation comes a strong acceptance towards anyone, and seemingly, it also brings a better unbiased thought proccess. Also, I used to say "you cant truely trust someone untill you have done something against the rules with them" on the point that both of you trust each other to keep it a secret, but now I've realized that that isnt true, and that you can truely trust someone when you can tell them that your queer and talk about it. Once you can talk about that, you can talk about anything. __________________ "I am what I am, and that is all that I am" Popeye

14th Apr 2005, 03:25 PM	#5
Quasar Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Peterborough. UK Age: 45 Posts: 49 Join Date: Mar 2005	It's a privilege being gay. I'm in a select 10% of the population!! The only downside is shouldering the burden of ensuring that my str8 friends and girlfriends maintain reasonable standards with regard to appearance, hygiene and health!!! LOL __________________ Moderator at 'the other site'. When you walk, dance. When you breathe, sing. When you work, shine. When you see, dream. When you live, love.

19th Jul 2008, 03:09 AM	#7
Maddy Free Hugs EC Admin Gender: Neutral Orientation: Into girls Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 7,524 Join Date: Mar 2008 Tournaments Won: 2	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? In a way, yes. I'm happy to be part of the queer world, I've met so many wonderful people I would never have known if I was straight. (I know some straight people get involved in the queer world too, but I doubt I would have if I was straight.) __________________ how strange it is to be anything at all [Victor] 2:09 pm: and then halloween happened and I was outside in a skirt.

19th Jul 2008, 03:12 AM	#8
-Michael- Been gone a while. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: DragonPhoenixLightningAwesome Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Middlesbrough, North-east England Age: 19 Posts: 2,188 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? I wouldn't say i was luck. Or unlucky for that matter. Perhaps if i wasn't that much of an interesting person (not on an ego boost here) then id class myself as lucky because im kinda unique. But i treat my sexuality as i do being left handed. Only a small part of the person.

12th Apr 2005, 05:47 AM	#3
tinkergeek Guest Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 14	Yeppers, I see being gay/bi/whatever as a gift. People who seem to go through the whole process of coming to terms with themselves and then coming out, have a been outlook and understanding of life. Maybe I just haven't met any dumb gays, but everyone I've met who is gay seems to be above the curve in something. Though, if only I could find one that wanted to date....

12th Apr 2005, 10:15 AM	#4
Aaron Guest Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 14	I love being gay! I'm not sure why. I particularly enjoy having an identity that is different from the majority, and one that can spark sch reactions. I like being different - always have.

19th Jul 2008, 06:29 AM	#9
Poring EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Somewhere in Asia :o Age: 19 Posts: 399 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? Sometimes I wished I was normal, especially when I have these crushes on my straight friends and it just breaks my heart to see them with their significant others __________________ rawr :3

19th Jul 2008, 06:53 AM	#10
Helen Empty Closets Mod EC Moderator Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Inconsequential if people know. Location: York, United Kingdom Age: 18 Posts: 2,085 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? I think I'm very lucky to be who I am, because as I'm part of a group of people who are often discriminated and abused, it's made me very open minded, and I don't let any kind of difference stand in my way of my opinion of a person. I never liked being normal, as in the kind of 'normal' that the people in my school are, because I know that I could not possibly live with myself if I was like them, because they're all so fake I live as a bit of an outcast really, but I know that things will get better for me when I leave Dubai for good. I'll find people more like me, and I can leave my narrow minded past behind me ^_^ So yeah, I'm incredibly happy to be bi and abnormal. It's what makes me Hln D __________________ I want a window where I can see a tree, or even water... (....and the lesbians)

19th Jul 2008, 08:29 AM	#12
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,406 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? I'm going to say no. The only upsides are: it forces me to be a little more open minded, and otherwise I wouldn't be able to appreciate hot guys.

19th Jul 2008, 09:00 AM	#13
Martin Forum Admins EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 7,898 Join Date: Nov 2007 Tournaments Won: 4	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? I don't consider myself lucky. The world still has a long way to go before we'll be accepted, and maybe then we can say we're lucky. We are however open minded and accepting, and you could say we're lucky that there are plenty of us that can fight for rights that can change the world. We're also lucky there are people like Becky and Louise who support us too. I don't think we are lucky or unlucky. It's just a sexuality. How we live with it and what changes we make to the world is what really matters. __________________ The blue whale ejaculates up to 40 gallons during sexual intercourse, but only 10 gallons enters the female. Do you still wonder why the sea tastes salty?

19th Jul 2008, 09:05 AM	#14
Beebo the cat what has facial hair. Full Member Gender: MAN Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 893 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? It's funny because my whole life I have always respected people who were different way more. People that overcame huge obstacles and became something inspirational or great. I want to do something great, but I've always wanted to be unique. That's why I'm happy I'm gay, because it makes me unique. __________________ New Song up. a rough version of "The Ghost of Adam".(I will be adding more.)

19th Jul 2008, 10:32 AM	#15
GunStarre Guest Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 14	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? Yeah, I do. Somehow, I always seem to want to be part of a minority... and most of the time, I am

19th Jul 2008, 11:35 AM	#17
jazzrawr Lover of Loony Lovegood Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesimbean Out Status: I scream it from rooftops Location: Ontario, Canada. Age: 19 Posts: 3,392 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? I love being gay ^.^ I really do. I mean, the coming out part is never fun, but... Overall, gay people are awesome. ^.^ And we have more fun. I don't know...I just love it. Maybe because I've known for so long, it's just who I am. __________________ <3 You can love people so much... But you can never love someone as much as you can miss them. (...and the lesbians.)

19th Jul 2008, 11:44 AM	#18
Tim Psycho Glitter Btch Full Member Gender:* Guy, Unless Life Was a Horrible April Fools Joke. Orientation: Gay/Asexual/Confusing to Explain Out Status: Armed and Fabulous! XD Location: California Age: 22 Posts: 7,305 Join Date: Mar 2008 Tournaments Won: 1	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? I used to be, but now, I'm not so sure >_< People expect way too much from you due to stereotypes, and I don't want to be the stereotypes, so they get mad when I'm not -.- __________________ Rawr! :3 ~The Stalker User Known As Tim~ Rawr! :3 EC's Sailor Star Healer, Oxymoron and All. Star Sensitive Inferno! Sailor Starlight, Stage On! [Vic] 7:49 pm: I keep my pants off in public.

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Isaac Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Location: Toronto Age: 22 Posts: 71 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Do you feel lucky you are gay/bi? I agree with people who have sadi it's not exactly a question of "luck" but I feel so proud to be gay. If people come back again in other lives I would only want to come back as gay hahah. It's just fun, I'm proud, I see teh world differently, and it's juts an amazing feeling