How do you know if you are a lesbian? Let me start off by saying that I've only ever dated men, but right now I have this really big crush on a girl at school and I don't know what to do.. It's the same butterfly feeling as I get when I see a guy I like and I'm really shy around her and I'm more then a little bit nervous..
What should I do?



well, let me begin by saying that i really have no idea!!
lols, well, im sure that thats not very helpful, i cant say ive ever been in a situation like that so i have no first hand experience
but, i would say, go with it, befriend her, and see what happens, dont try to label your feelings as yet, discover what they are first. perhaps she is generally a very attractive person, and its just an aura of attraction that she carries, perhaps its a particular kind of friendship thats she's drawing out in you, not neccesarily sexual.
if it is sexual attraction, and she reciprocates........and you still want it........then go with that........ :)
basically, im saying i think you should do whats comfortable, perhaps discreetly.......... just test the water, hers and yours :)
Okay, well, if you DO feel like you like her, and you have felt this way about other men before, I would say that you might be bi-sexual for now.
Or maybe you're just admiring her beauty and mistake it as something else...
I'm not admiring her beauty.. I honestly DO have a real crush on this girl. Full blown butterflies in my stomach, wondering what's she's doing, if she likes me, daydreaming about her kind of crush.
..This is the poster, by the way..
this isnt an answer but how did u get ur question posted? ive tried to submit a few, but the never get published :s
Do you know if she is into women? Unfortunately I don't think there's much you will be able to do with this attraction if she isn't. If so, this sounds like a similar situation one of my girlfriends was in who was always into guys and wound up falling for a girl who was openly a lesbian and they dated for a few years. They did break up but remain great friends and she is now with a guy so is definitely bi-sexual...
You know, I would have to say I admire you. For falling for a woman. I'm coming to realize that they're probably more like what all of us are searching for, rather than a man. I mean, how many men out there possess the capacity to be loyal, kind, compassionate, intelligent, talented souls? With that whole 'soul' part? When I express that that's what I'm looking for, people either tell me to go buy a dog or to start looking at women. I'm fairly bi - never had a crush on a girl before, but I oggle...- and I'm thinking that's excellent. I don't want to just say go for it, because there's always the question of how she feels about girls, but I would say don't stop being extremely bi. I think that's quite healthy. And you're exceptionally lucky.
i dont know how to post aquestion so i'll put it here....plz help me im in college and i like a guy there he's older than me in 2 years i know his name and i like him soo much i feel that he likes me but maybe its all in my imagination...i want to pay his attention and see the real me...i want to know him so he can know me i cant just come to him and i say to him i like u boy...plz hep me i like this guy and i want his attentiom
i dont know how to post aquestion so i'll put it here....plz help me im in college and i like a guy there he's older than me in 2 years i know his name and i like him soo much i feel that he likes me but maybe its all in my imagination...i want to pay his attention and see the real me...i want to know him so he can know me i cant just come to him and i say to him i like u boy...plz hep me i like this guy and i want his attentiom
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i dont know how to post aquestion so i'll put it here....plz help me im in college and i like a guy there he's older than me in 2 years i know his name and i like him soo much i feel that he likes me but maybe its all in my imagination...i want to pay his attention and see the real me...i want to know him so he can know me i cant just come to him and i say to him i like u boy...plz hep me i like this guy and i want his attentiom
well, I am bisexual, and I have had a crush on many girls, but never gone anywhere with them (I live in a very small town). My advice would be to befriend her, and when you two are pretty close, invite her over for a sleep over and watch a movie. sit beside her, and when cute stuff comes on (like the couple kissing or something like that) look over her and smile. Get up and grab something then sit closer to her. if she seems receptive, then keep going, see if you can get a kiss in or something. Good Luck!
What is there, lesbian, bi-sexual, and bi-curious...?? Idk, why but lately I've been gettin the same question if I'm bi... by males. I got to admit I find females to be very attractive, afterall we constantly compete and compare ourselves to the same sex so it is hard to not think the same sex is appealing somewhat, but i would never seriously date a female. I dont mean to offend anyone, just my opinion, but female relationships really go no where. Its like, you cant have a real intimate moment, if you know what I mean, with a female. No family, no real future there. What im tryin to get to is perhaps you are bi if not bi-curious. You connected with a person reguardless the gender and is throwing you off somewhat; it happens. Take your time, it might wear off. If you havent really had a healthy relationship with a male, then that is perhaps one reason why you seem to have connected with the same sex. Which ever way, there is nothin wrong with you and dont let ppl see down on you bc of that. Be with someone who makes you happy, reguardless their gender... whats worse a man who beats you or a woman who adores you?? Best of luck with whatever happens. :)
The short answer is that there's no easy way for other people to decide whether you're a lesbian or not.
The long answer is: follow your heart.
You have plenty of time to figure everything out. The best advice I can give to you is to not worry about labels and just do what feels right. There is a third option besides straight and lesbian: you could be bisexual. Bisexuality doesn't mean you're slutty or can't choose. It also doesn't necessarily mean that you're equally attracted to men and women. You can even be bi if you've never had a relationship with a guy, or a girl, or anyone at all. It just means that you have sexual interest in both.
I spent high school questioning myself and having mental breakdowns over whether I was straight, or bi, or a lesbian or somewhere in between. (If you're wondering, I'm 22, call myself a lesbian and am in a LTR with a lady.) If and when you decide that you want to label yourself, you to decide. If you want help on how to figure out for yourself, what turns you on? Who can you imagine yourself kissing, cuddling with, and so on? What/who do you masturbate to? (And if you haven't ever masturbated, that is a fantastic place to start from in discovering yourself sexually.) One last note: any label that you pick isn't necessarily permanent. Sexuality is fluid!
Many (((hugs))) to you and I really wish you the best!!
Exactly what I was going to say, except much more eloquent!
I had the same when I fell for a girl. Nervous, shy! But when you're finally used at the idea you like girls, it'll fade away. Just give it time, maybe it's a phase, maybe not... Get to know her :)
I have heard that everyone questions their sexual orientation sometime in their life. i personally have never and i don't think that i ever will but i have had many friends who have had flings and hook ups with girls and then later felt that it wasn't right for them. it might be the same for you.
You don't have to be gay to fall in love with someone of the same sex. But you could be. Look up pansexuality.
It could just be hormones. It happened to me a few times but im totally straight.
Dont Even Worry About It, Yuu can Fall in Love With Anyone, It Could Even be A Learning Experience For Yuu, Ive Never been in This Situation before Im Only A Kid But Still, Be Her friend, See Where It goes From there.
I'd like to think that I can help you here. I don't consider myself a lesbian, however, I am in love with a woman. Most of the time, I'm more attracted to men than women, but I do find women attractive. But I'm so in love with my girl because we have a mental connection too.
The way I see it, we as humans don't necessarily have a natural attraction and affection for solely the opposite sex. That attraction is there for the reason of keeping the human species alive. However, you love who you love. You don't necessarily need to define it as "lesbian" or "bi-sexual". A good word for it is possibly "pansexual". Love anyone and everyone.
I hope that helps. And feel free to ask me any questions!
The christian community will always look at this type of lifetyle as a "sin". And, it is my belief as a christian as well. When I was younger, I could have cared less. I was pretty carefree and wild. Oh yes, and did I mention careless? ok, anyways, I am not Lesbian, but I could have easily traveled down that road. Nowadays however, it is something I am highly embarrassed about, meaning to have even thought about becoming lesbian.. I have been married to my husband for awhile now, and I felt I made the right choice. I know some people say you are "born" that way, but I think that is malarkey! that is a learned trait, totally! at 5 years old, I wasn't concerned about dating, or sex, or any particular girl or boy activities. I was a child, and I played with whatever toys I had in front of me! that was tonka trucks BTW.there has to be some sort of connection between parents and how they raise their child that effects how they think about the opposite, or same sex. We make decisions all the time! for instance, at 5, I had decided to be left handed, because a friend was, and I have been ever since. that was a decision, however science would tell you that you are either right brained, or left brained. if you are both, you are just wierd. but, I had made the decision long ago. Being sympathetic towards a lifestyle is a choice, not a birthright. When you are a christian, you don't have to make life so complicated with wondering if you are gay or not. you just accept that you are NOT, and follow GOD's plan.
I don't follow a secular lifestyle anymore. I am not a snob, I am not saying I am any better or anything, I am just saying why make life more complicated than what it is?
i personally think that you dont have to put a lable on yourself. be who you want to be. I honestly dont think that every single person in this world is completely one way or another, whether you admit it or not. Don't feel pressured that you have to chose a lable for yourself. You are the only one who truly knows who you are, and don't be afraid of trying new things or exploring a little. i would say go for it, and be yourself, and maybe you will learn a little about yourself in the process. good luck : )