Another case of the Bisexual Dilemma:

I am proud to be bisexual. I am not, however, proud of the bisexual pride flag. The rainbow colors of the gay pride flag are supposed to stand for diversity and strength through acceptance. Why is it that the bi pride flag stands for the melding of two historically offensive stereotypes. Pink = Gay, Blue = Straight, therefore Pink + Blue = Violet = Bisexual. First off, historically violet has meant gay. Second and more importantly, that equation doesn’t add up. Bisexuality isn’t merely the midpoint between monosexualities. True, sexuality is a fluid spectrum full of degrees and shades of attraction and emotion. However, that says nothing whatsoever about bisexual individuals themselves, and I can’t see how it does anything to inspire pride or acceptance within a bisexual community… if one can even say that such a thing exists.

I don’t feel comfortable wearing a gay pride colors or at pride parades because, while I’ve been homosexual relationships, I’m not gay… I’m bisexual. So many friends and other people I’ve spoken to who have self-identified as bisexual aren’t proud of it or prefer to refer to themselves as perpetually bi-curious or identify with whatever relationship they’re in at the time. I’m damn proud to be bisexual and I wish that people would stop urging me not to be. I want to be proud, I want to be accepted, and I want a bi pride flag that reflects who I am. Is that too much to ask for?

On a side note… I think its interesting how quickly and easily I’ve come to accept my bisexuality as a natural part of myself.

(* note imported from my facebook)