Did I get the wrong impression?

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I only caught a bit of the Oprah show yesterday, there was a woman on that said she at 40 years old decided she wanted to have a relationship with a woman. Did I get the wrong impression or has Oprah done us a great disservice by airing a show that will give more homophobes more ammo to say that being a lesbian or gay is by choice only and that we should be able to change back to straight.

Spooky - Gender Anarchist · Accepted Answer

Most likely she had always harbored some level of attraction to women, but waited until later in life to explore that attraction.  It's very common.

Anonymous · Answer

That's a valid point, but I'm think Oprah was just trying to show America how you're not born gay, and that if you're like this woman, it's okay. Homophobes are going to perceive it like you pointed it out, I'm sure, but Oprah probably didn't intend on that.

vinaysingh · Answer

i don't think of you are able to desire to handle it with them. some human beings..are in basic terms different, perhaps the spouse exchange into asserting at as a comedian tale, or exchange into jealous, or thought it could be cute. we've not got any thought, they are strangers. it could be risky to bypass up and handle it because of fact in the event that they did not advise something with the help of it..you are able to look boastful..and in the event that they did..properly it is in basic terms awkward. i could in basic terms keep my distance for a splash and keep a desirable "hi" if I bumped into them, not something plenty extra. That way they get the hint in the event that they meant it that way and with a bit of luck experience some humility and if not..then a minimum of you get it. good success!

Anonymous · Answer

I don't know. In my mind if that woman wants to be with a woman now I think she has just been hiding it for years, and just now has the courage to come out.

Anonymous · Answer

I guess I would have to have been there. When I read the first part of your post, I was happy that she was FINALLY coming out. lmao Better late than never, I guess. There could be allot of factors involved as well. If she was married with kids, I'm doubting that would be too easy to admit to yourself. Religion, traditionalism, public/family opinion, etc... might come into play as well. Allot of people choose to "know" they're straight. Lie to themselves....

window · Answer

No, I would imagine this is a common story and something worth sharing.

Sean Haig · Answer

I didn't wacth it, though I think you can find every kind of people. Some people doesn't know her/his own sexuality for many years and can discover it when mature.

Cipes · Answer

I didn't watch it but from what you're stating..... Yes, that sucks for us!! Damnit! That really upsets me :( 

I need a hug

Anonymous · Answer

no

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