Re: A Compilation of a British Twenty-somethging's Experiences- *All True*
Number 6- Me
So, it's come to this. This short segment is just a little bit about me and questioning who I am, asking some questions etc. So, here goes.
I know when people come out, you often hear them say 'oh I always knew since I was a little boy/girl' and some people might think that's a bit cliche or wonder how you could possible know something like that at such a young age. However, honestly, I always felt that I was different.
It goes right back to primary school between the ages of 8-12. Right from the offset, the other boys in the class seemed a lot more 'lad-ish' than I was. They'd spend a lot of their time talking about football/soccer, they'd pick on people in the younger years and they'd often come out with crude jokes and pranks. I was never like this and it seemed like I was in the extreme minority in that school. I found myself hanging out, almost exclusively, with the girls. They gave me exactly what Iwanted from friendships.These girls were friendly, we'd play nice games with eachother and we'd often go around eachother's houses and play games. I was happiest when I was with them. This affiliation with girls and rejection of fellow boys (a couple with exception) did not go un-noticed. I was encouraged by teachers to spend more time with the other boys in my class, when unbeknowest to them, I was actually being teased and bullied by these other boys I was supposed to make friends with. Believe it or not, I often took refuge in writing poetry, taking part in drama and singing, which as you would guess didn't exactly help me. I had approahced our music teacher and performed for her to see if she would give me any feedback. In response, she insisted that I perform in assembly the next day. I did this, the school broke into laughter about halfway through and I ended up crying in front of hundreds of students. Within 1-2 months later I switched school due to the teasing. I knew I didn't belong here. Did I belong anywhere? Would anyone accept me?
The school I moved to was perfect. My perception of other boys was flawed it seemed. The boys here were friendly and we clicked straight away. I still felt different from the others, but more accepted for who I am. I performed in a main part in the musical at the end of school before moving to secondary, and instead of getting abused, I was celebrated, congratulated and appreciated. In fact, it was in this school that I met number 5 in my compilation and we were best friends.
Secondary school was a mixed bag. The school was all boys so there was no way for me escaping to the girls. I made a large group of core friends who I am very close to this day (which includes a couple of numbers from my compilation, too.) There was ofcourse a few problems. For the majority of my seven year stint here I was teased for being a homo, was called gay, certain individuals flicked their wrists at me as well as calling my name at me with a very camp voice. I know some of these things seem just like typical boys teasing each other but the accumulation of insults did get me down from time to time.
I could never really understand what it was about me that made some people think I was gay or bisexual. I knew inside my head that something was there, but didn't know what it was that gave me away. I started to get quite self-conscious about myself which has now contributed to me having social anxiety disorder. I've always hated my voice, a part of me felt I had a slight gay twang, if there is such a thing. Another thing I over-analysed was my walk. When walking in the playground or to lessons, I'd sweat with fear incase someone point and laughed at me for being gay, and went out of my way to walk as 'straight' as possible. There were numerous other things I was insecure about but to be completely honest, I don't think there is just any one thing. I've always been quite a sensitive guy, and like to look after myself, which these days seems to make you automatically gay ofcourse.
Obviously, if you are reading this, I am guessing you have read the rest of my compilation so far. Where I have failed to go into detail is my experiences with women. To date, at the age of 20, I have only had one girlfriend. We were only together a few months but unfortunately we did not get past the kissing/hugging/holding stage. A huge part of me wishes that we had done more so I could be sure of who I was. To this day, I would still like to have sex with a woman. This is not just because I think I should, but a part of me is actually attracted to women also. This is something that hopefully I can achieve in the near-future.
As for long-term relationships, I have never been in a relationship with a boy apart from a one off physical. Hand to heart, I can never see myself being in a long-term relationship with a guy. Ever. I know it's bad and I know some of you may be angry reading this, but I would just feel so disappointed and unfulfilled with myself. I know you could say 'but what if you meet the ONE and he happens to be a guy?' but in my head, that just can't happen. Since the age of about 18, I've wanted a kid of my own. I do not have any younger siblings and out of all my cousins I am the youngest. It feels like there is a massive hole in my life that is begging for me to look after someone and to be somebody's role model. I do not want to get into a full-blown argument or anything, but at this moment in time, I'm about 60-40 against homosexual couples adopting children. I know there are plenty of positives about gay guys/girls raising children, but I can't help the little voice in my head telling me that I disagree with it. So, in my mind, the only way I will be able to have a family, is to have a wife and kids. Before you yell 'you're in denial, you're refusing to be gay because you want kids,' I repeat that I am also attracted to girls. In 15-20 years time, I completely hope and believe that I will be married with either a child already or one on the way.
Going on to short-term relationships. As you can see, the majority of my one night stands have been guys as opposed to girls. These have pretty much all been drunken nights with friends and it just felt like the right thing to do at the time. For the kind of nights out I have, ending up with a guy instead of a girl is much more likely. For some reason, I feel messing about and fooling around with a guy is something normal and just something to do. I don't really relate it to love/feelings/relationships at my age. However, I am much more picky with girls and I think when I do finally have sex with a girl, it will be very meaningful and probably within a serious relationship.
So what am I? I call myself bisexual at the moment. I am sure that Number 5 will not be my last experience with a guy, in fact, there may even be a number 7 coming up over the christmas holiday. I do feel that if/when I do finally settle down with a woman, I will be able to go without my sexual contact with guys. Every time after each of my male sexual experience, I have felt disgusted with myself, guilty and ashamed. Sure, I do get a little buzz for a short while, but I do end up with the aforementioned self-dread. A huge part of me is depressed with who I am. I don;t think I could live with being called or labelled 'gay.' I prefer to just be in the middle and enjoy life. Even after the experience with Number 4, on the way home I pased a guy who set off my gaydar, I checked him out and immediately felt repulsed, almost to the point of vomit. At times I just feel disgusted with who I am and wish I was straight with none of these relaxed views to sex with guys. Sure, I may be in denial about the whole thing, but as far as I can see it, I am still young. These years are for me to find out who I am and above all, enjoy myself.
Q.S.
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Sorry, that wasn't really a well constructed piece. I just decided to type as I thought because I felt that would be the best method of getting exactly how I feel straight down onto paper. I'm now expecting to get called out for my views on gay adoption and about maybe being in denial etc, but whatever. I'm hoping I haven't offended anyone.