Sue York

Sue has been a volunteer in the Queer HIV+ community, and studied Sociology and Communications. She received her PhD in 2003 and has pondered gender issues for long.

I'm interested in the psyche and offering advice to those who feel stuck or face dilemmas in their coming out.

Articles par Sue York

My peers tease that I am gay – but I don’t think I am!

Question asked by Peter (15 years old questioning man from Mexico, Mexico)

Question answered on November 1, 2010 by Sue York

Sorted in High-school, Harassment, Questions

Hi Peter, Jorge, a friend of mine ,is heterosexual, even though others often tease him and think he is gay. He is very popular among female friends, as he is charming, affectionate, caring and humorous. What I like about him the most is that he pays attention to details of people's ... Read more.

I don’t want to stay lovesick but I don’t know how to avoid it

Question asked by Elaine C. (21 years old woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 4, 2010 by Sue York

Sorted in Friendship, Love, Questions

Hi Elaine, Once I had a huge crush on a heterosexual friend and I still think about her years after. I understand what you feel the inability to continue this way. It is torturous when you keep such a strong emotion to yourself or when your love feelings are not ... Read more.

How can I be in a relationship with a man if I don’t find him sexually attractive?

Question asked by Emily (16 years old questioning woman from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on July 7, 2010 by Sue York

Sorted in Bisexuality, En questionnement, Questions

Hi Emily, Your message shows that you are caught in great dichotomies: female versus male, emotional/romantic attachment versus sexual attraction, and assertion and confusion. It also indicates that you pay attention to various components of a relationship, and that you care deeply for the boy you are with. This by no ... Read more.

Finding bi/lesbian teens in in Vancouver

Question asked by Nicole (14 years old woman from Canada, Canada)

Question answered on June 23, 2010 by Sue York

Sorted in Friendship, Dating, Questions

Hi Nicole, I understand what you have been through as it also happened to me when I was 14. Thankfully, the Internet nowadays allows us exploring beyond our immediate settings. Since you didn't specify which part of the island you are on, it's difficult for me to narrow down the search ... Read more.

How can I get her to give me another chance?

Question asked by Ashley (19 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on May 31, 2010 by Sue York

Sorted in Love, Questions, Relationships

Hi Ashley, I wonder if human relationships are fixable like broken cars or chairs. Sometimes it seems possible, but sometimes there's simply no magical formula, program or short cut. That's why relationships dazzle and puzzle. It is understandable that you would try and fight for every possibility to have her back ... Read more.