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My friends say I’m only in a phase when I tell them I’m bi!
Dear Sam,
I don't mean this to sound condescending, but... DUDE! You're only 13! Even 30 year-olds like me don't necessarily have it all figured out, and we've been through lots and lots of relationships. You haven't been through many at your age, so you DEFINITELY don't have to have all ... Read more.
I’m not sure if I’m bi anymore, and I wish I were more androgynous.
Hello Adrienne,
Thanks for turning to Alterheros in what seems to be a confusing time for you.
First I would like to address the fact that you are 16 years old. You are still in puberty. This means, whatever you like right now, has the potential to change over time as you ... Read more.
Am I gay? And how do I find the right man for me?
Hello Jimmy, thanks for your question, we have received two questions from you as displayed above however in one question your age is 16 and in the other your 12. How I would answer the question differs a bit depending on your age.
Sexual maturation happens in young teenage years 11 ... Read more.
I had a traumatic experience with a man. Now I am scared to be Muslim AND gay.
Hi Mazin,
Thank you for your well articulated question. It is clear that you have been through traumatic experiences. It seems also clear that you know yourself well and are able to be truthful with yourself and assert your identity and are trying, in an articulate and well thought-out way to ... Read more.
I want to meet other girls like me, but I’m not ready to be OUT since my siblings are homophobic.
Hi ananomouse,
I'm not sure which part of the States you are in, so it's hard to give you specific organizations to turn to in order to meet other bi or lesbian girls. Different states have different politics and tolerance for LGBT people.
There is however, the Gay-Straight Alliance (http://www.gsanetwork.org), which might ... Read more.
Followup about the crush I have on my old teacher
Hi Prem,
thank you for writing in with some details.
It does sound like you are in a lonely place right now. You feel that your best friend does not support you and you feel unable to come out to your family because you fear how the news will make them feel. ... Read more.
Culture shock: do I really have to come out AGAIN?
Hi Jennifer, thanks for sending us your question.
I understand that leaving the reality and comfort of your home city behind and throwing yourself into another (completely opposite) world can sometimes shake everything up. What was once stable and secure and not even questioned in your own world, can suddenly become ... Read more.
I’ve fallen for my friend but I don’t know if she would date a girl -what should I do?
Hi Sophie,
Thanks for writing in to us at AlterHéros. Ahh
Being in love. It can be the wonderful and amazing feeling when you find that special somebody that feels the same way about you. It can also make you go crazy when you fall in love ... Read more.
I have a bi friend and I don’t want to lose her – how can I understand her situation better?
Hi Alex
Thanks for submitting your question to Alterheros - and thank you for reading our previous posts on similar questions! I'm sure it's given you some things to think about before asking your question.
Its a tough situation when you are good friends with someone, and you suddenly discover you disagree ... Read more.
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Question asked by Travis (16 years old homosexual man from United States of America, United States of America)
Question answered on July 24, 2009 by Evelyn Kuang
Sorted in Extracurricular activities, Dating, Questions