http://www.kaleo.org/vnews/display.v/ART/2003/10/10/3f8656f23a42b?in_archive=1(Taken from my college Newspaper)
Look for attraction not ease
Mayu Arita
Ka Leo Staff Columnist
October 10, 2003
(Beggining of Question) Recently, my girlfriend broke up with me for another guy. It didn't leave me devastated but it did cause me to do a lot of thinking. Up until now, my experiences with women have not exactly been anything to brag about, especially with my abilities to attract them being few. Quite frankly, I'm growing a bit tired at having to sell myself in order to get one. I am beginning to believe that a relationship with a man would be a lot more appealing, and the potential rate of success becomes more attractive as days go by. I'm at a very big crossroads in my life and would really appreciate any help you can give me. Sophomore, Psychology (End of question)
You are in the midst of a decision that can be life changing. I think you have a few things to analyze.
Firstly, have you always had these thoughts about being in a relationship with a man? If these thoughts are new, what triggered it? Are these feelings just temporary reactions to a particular incident? Sometimes when relationships end suddenly because a person found somebody new, the person left behind can feel crushed. This is completely normal because in most cases it may have been unexpected. Feelings of depression and loneliness will arise and self-questioning begins. You start to question what went wrong in the relationship and whether it was something that you did to make him/her leave. Among the questions you ask yourself, you may be wondering where you go from here and what is in store for you in the future.
Before you think about getting into a new relationship, regardless of if it's with a man or a woman, you need time to heal from the last relationship. It is unhealthy to jump into a new relationship because it may just become a rebound.
Secondly, do you really see yourself as emotionally, mentally and physically compatible with another man? Go beyond the fact that you can attract them easier than a woman. Are you attracted to them? Just because your potential for success with men may be easier than women, that is not a good enough reason to start a relationship. If we always ventured into what was easy for us, then that would take away the challenge of life.
Sometimes the road less traveled can be the more exciting one. Who's to say that your next relationship with a man may be successful? All relationships, heterosexual and homosexual, deal with all the same things. There are going to be good and bad times. Some work out and some don't. A cycle of bad relationships could mean something in us needs to change.
Unfortunately, when we first meet people we have interest in, everyone tries to sell him or herself. You want a person to be attracted to you beyond physical aspects. Thus, many of us act "fake" in order to portray our best assets and give a good first impression. That's why after time, we notice certain personality traits that begin to surface and show their true colors.
But by then, we are willing to put up with it because feelings have grown stronger. Whether you date a man or woman, you're going to try to sell yourself to some extent so they want to be in a relationship with you. If through all this, your curiosity has grown and all you think about is getting into a relationship with a man, then try it.. The only way to know how genuine your feelings are may be to try it for yourself. Be prepared to experience some negative criticism from your choice by friends, family and strangers. Regrettably, we still live in a society where homosexuality is not fully accepted. But don't let this stop you.
If this is what you want and you know it will make you happy, then do it. Evidently, your happiness is the most important thing as long as you're not hurting a lot of people in the process. The only way to live is to be who you are.
If you need advice on a problem, e-mail me anonymously at advice@kaleo.org just leave your year and major.
This comic cracked me up.