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Is it possible for a guy to be effeminate in a straight relationship?

I'm a bisexual dude and I've been wondering about the gender roles thing. I keep hearing that in a gay relationship there is no real male or female role but I can't imagine myself as either the man (if I date a girl) or the man (if I date a man). I guess I'm kind of genderqueer and I feel like a girl sometimes. That's no problem I'm over that. But I feel like I can't date a girl because they'll expect me to be the man while I don't want to be. Even though I'm a guy I don't want to take on that role. Does that make any sense? And does that mean I have to be in a gay relationship, is that going to be my only option? I can probably find a boyfriend that isn't into a really manly man. But would I be able to find a girlfriend that would let me be me and not expect me to be the man? Or should I just be exclusive to dudes?

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  • 9 years ago
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    Their are plenty of effeminate straight men. What about Johny Depp or Orlando Bloom? Then of course some women like artist types. In fact many effeminate straight guys appear to be be gay and get harassed a lot by people. What is so ironic about this is that the people doing the harassing are often closet cases in denial that later turn out to be gay themselves - they were just showing the hate to the effeminate straight guy so that they could appear not to be gay.

    Haven't you ever seen drag queens? I'm not saying you have to be one - but has it not occurred to you that they do get together with guys? Anyway, there are many guys out there that like to be the dominant person in a relationship and there partner does not have to be a drag queen.

    Some women are in to being the dominant person in a relationship. You just have to put it in your profile and be honest and up front about what you want. In fact, some women like pegging - that is when they wear a strap on have sex with a guy. Maybe you might be in to that - maybe not - but the option is out there. Regardless of the sexual practices of a straight couple - haven't you heard growing up that sometimes it is the woman that wears the pants in a family? Just start thinking out side the box more.

    Everyone who has a certain type of fetish can usually find someone somewhere willing to fulfill it. The weirder it is - the farther you will have to go to get your fetish fulfilled - but that is why we have the internet. Your fetishes aren't too far out there. Just hook up with some communities on and offline for the types of things you are looking for and don't be afraid to speak your mind.

  • 9 years ago

    Yeah I personally know a few straight couples where the female is the more "masculine" one. Couples come in all sizes and shapes. Just be sure to be open and honest with anyone that you go on a date with because it will help you (and them) decide if they would like to pursue a relationship any further.

  • 9 years ago

    I've seen straight couples where the man is categorically effeminate and the wife wears the pants. Everybody evidently has their own dynamic they're suited to.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Nope there are plenty of women who like to be the one in control. If you go for something like online dating mention this in your write-up.

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  • 9 years ago

    I am sure there are women out there whom would adore having a boyfriend whom wasn't all "tough" and said "manly".

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    talk to a good psychologist to clarify your feelings

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