Why do people call me a lesbian.  But to tell you the truth i am not a lesbian.why would people say that to me
492505
people are stupid. dont ever forget that.
1081327
Im bi and i know that now more then ever we are excepted in society however there are always ppl asking "are you gay" no bi means both. Mostly religous women some men get upset when they know a women is bi for some reason it upsets them.
1055665
Its kinda weird but it means tht u like ur self.........doesnt mean sexually or sumthin...some ppl r proud and like themselves....its like kinda in nature and stuff....dont worry....u arent a lesbian....which by the way from my point of view is 'KOOL"..:)
62838
it's worst to be many others (i.e, heartbreaker, liar, etc)\nbeing lesbian is being with another girl, loving her, committing to her, just like another healthy relationship.\njust be who you are, as long as you promote love, not sex or hatred!
1142945
Your question all boils down to trying to come up with a precise definition for what makes you a lesbian, and I'm not sure what the point of that exercise is, especially when people aren't going to agree. It isn't like you need to register as a lesbian (or not), or get an official lesbian ID card (or not), so I'd think how you feel and act is much more important than what name you do or don't stick on it.
395882
That's one possible "benefit" of being GLBT. We aren't (most) immadiately identifyable. Some times you can bounce between the two world and most of the time it isn't anyone's business. Sometimes you benefit from not being identified. Its not fair but most people do it (straight or gay) to some extent. Acting like you know more about cars so you don't get gouged by a mechanic for example. I don't get offended. But its not a compliment to be called something you are not.
427005
Many people find themselves falling off the fence, (as they say... LOL) once they actually get same sex lovers.  In most women's cases, the discovery of lesbian sex makes them realize that men and penises are vastly overrated.  \nDoes that mean you're a lesbian?  Well, lesbianism isn't just about sex, it's also about love.  Many straight women don't really care much for straight sex, but they fall in love with men.  So they're straight.  If you can't see yourself ever loving a man, then yes, you're a lesbian.  But if you're unsure, well, then you're unsure.  And that's fine, there's always time.
189457
I appreciate and admire the beauty of both the male and female bodies and though I have had intimate encounters with both genders, in all honesty, I do prefer men over women. Does this in turn make me bisexual or a man who is denying his true sexual orientation? Personally, I feel our need to categorize and pigeon-hole ourselves and each other is unnecessary and a complete waste of time. Just think of Bisexuality was a way of loving the best of both worlds.
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Why are these descriptions used anyway?\nNobody says: "Look, there goes a heterosexual!\nWhat do you think of, when you hear that?\nSex? Of course you do - these words imply\na sexual orientation.\nTo use these words to describe somebody is\nrude and show that your mind is in the gutter.
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In past years, there was more expectation that lesbians would be in butch/femme roles. Now, that expectation is lessened, and women go more towards where they feel comfortable rather than conforming.\n\nFor some women, that means butch is correct for them. For others, it's not. Plus, society at large has a more difficult time with butch women (cf., the answers received thus far for conformation of this), so that might make some who don't feel comfortable presenting themselves as butch less likely to do so. \n\nBe who you are. If, for you, that's butch. Go for it! I'm sure you'll find the woman who appreciates both the fact that you're butch, and the fact that you are a woman.
496129
what does this have to do with lesbians, gays, and transgendered? (btw i couldnt disagree with u more)
703445
lol.\nJust last night my brother ran into a high school friend and she mentioned that people assume she is a lesbian, even though she has a boyfriend and a child.\n\nWhy?\n\nShe has short cropped hair and her lip pierced.\n\nShe is very pretty, but it goes to show, stereotypes are just that, stereotypes!\n\nThere's very pretty lesbians and then there's the ones that look butch. But then again, there's very pretty straight girls and very tomboy straight girls.
31031
Hahahaha that's a great question. It's because we love women. Women who love women are called lesbians...oh...forget it LOL
587937
My photo teacher who was known for doing nude portraits before she was a teacher, asked me and my subject if I was a lesbian when I took a semi-nude portrait of a friend. I was so shocked and frankly, pissed off. I see nothing wrong with being homosexual, but I don't think it was appropriate for a teacher to insinuate that. So that sticks with me.
419020
I can't speak for most people but when I was younger, I was a tomboy & I'm not gay or lesbien. I just never went in for the makeup stuff or any of that. I wanted to work with animals. When you work with animals, make up has no place there. Guess I still am a tomboy of sorts. I still don't ware makeup & I love sports. I've been married for 15 years.
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Are you a lesbian or bi?  If so then probably not.\n\nIf not, the question is why are you asking here?\n\nHmmmmmm
446502
Would it be so terrible if you did become a lesbian?  You are what you are.  Better to be true to yourself, don't you think?