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From: psh@hound.UUCP (P.HANSON)
Newsgroups: net.motss
Subject: Bisexuality anyone?
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Date: Thu, 15-Aug-85 22:33:18 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 15 22:33:18 1985
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In response to the call for input from read-only participants I would
like to submit a topic for discussion...bisexuality.

I think  this is an interesting topic for several reasons. 
Homosexuality has, over the past few years, gained a recognized
place in todays society. Homosexuals now have respected and well
formed communities, they have faught for their civil rights and
all this had led to partial social acceptance. This acceptance by the
outside and the supportiveness generated on the inside of the gay
world has done much to create the opportunity for gays and lesbians
to live happy and loving lives. However; it is difficult to say that the
same opportunity exists for bisexual people.

As one author has written, the bisexual is at the disadvantage of both
homosexuals and heterosexuals, in terms of acceptance, because
bisexuals are "enemies in both camps".

It used to be the case that psychology only considered bisexuality
as a transitory state between hetero- and homosexuality. Now, many
psychologists don't believe that crap. And now with the Kinsey Report
(I believe) it is thought that there may be many more bisexuals than
homosexuals [I don't think one is required to be active with both
sexes in order to fall into the range of 'bisexual', the determinant
is one's preferences]

So, where are they all? Bisexuality is interesting because there are
now two closets to hide in i.e. one can be openly gay or straight and
yet sneak on over to  the other side. There is good reason for one
to do this. We now have admittedly gay politicians and public servants
but could you imagine an admittedly bisexual one? 

Clearly a  major difficulty is facing the desire for marriage and children...
I mean if one is bisexual, one could choose to live a straight life
and not act on same-sex desires and thus gain the fulfilment that
comes from family life. But, it is a trade off. Is being bisexual never
to be happy? To satisfy both sexual preferences nearly eliminates the
possibility of a monogamous relationship. And to have a monogamous
relationship implies a sort of celebacy. Or does it?

Let's hear from some representatives of the gay and straight community
on what they think today's sentiments towards bi's are. Also, it
would be interesting to hear from bisexuals about their personal
difficulties in starting and maintaining relationships.

Are there any married bisexuals out there?