eww, a substantive question and statement.
Thank-you for the positive words and metaphors. Very constructive. I do feel fortunate to be able to come out in such an accepting and understanding forum. There are those who are hostile towards members of their group if they were to be honest about any number of things, including sexual proclivities that seem inordinate. That just seems, and is, so rigid and unrealistic.
I was home when I made the realization. In bed trying to get sleep as I was restless all weekend and trying to get over a upper respiratory infection I have had for more than a month now, and still have. I was thinking, introspection. Having met and had a wonderful experience with Ex I realized that even in light of that and the certain potential for more, I would never be able to function in a heterosexual relationship. And as good as a parent I could be It would make me a mess anytime the slightest thing were to go wrong. It was a matter of practicality really.
I have really suffered a bad childhood which just seemed to get worse with time. (It did) I finally realized, and accepted, that it has scarred me. Lets face it, we are all victims, if you will, of our environment.
As much as I respect womans plight, I have found that in personal circumstances, like living together, would forever have me on edge and expecting the worst. Really the worst. Even as wonderful as Ex was. when ever the slightest thing would be adverse or could even be envisioned with the potential of going bad, and it was rare, I was off expecting the best and planning to go to war. It was me. It had nothing to do with her. I don't have that problem with men. If a man does a stupid thing, and lets face men are more prone to stupid things, I can say it and walk away. It doesn't upset me.
On this info alone, I realized I could never be successful in a hetero relationship, or with kids- even in a gay relationship.
I'm 39, I've found comfort with gay intimate thoughts from early on. Don't get me wrong though, there are attractive woman. This is why I was conflicted.
Yes, I am attracted to men. It makes me happy to admit to that. I never had a problem with liking men. I 've had other problems which have prevented me, in the past, from living a full life. It is good to be free of that.