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after questioning for the first time, did you ever question your sexuality again? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Bicyclejohn@lemmy.ml to c/lgbtq_plus

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I'm pretty sure im bi and have identified as bi but am starting to question if im actually bi. Not really sure how I can prove that I'm actually bi to myself

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[–] potsnpans 3 points 1 year ago

Yea, I question that shit on the daily. More fun than way!

Most people question themselves more than once, that's healthy. But you don't have to be absolutely certain of a label to use it, and you don't have to prove anything to anyone. Use what feels most right in the moment, and focus on the feelings over the labels themselves. If you think bi doesn't feel right, you can use something similar that feels more comfortable, or an umbrella term, or no label at all. And if you find something totally different that feels right instead, you can switch to that too. As many times as you want, as often as you want. There's no limits to exploring your identity.

The main thing is not to let yourself get too caught up in trying to perfectly define something that is, ultimately, unique to you. Labels are only useful as far as they help you understand yourself and communicate to others. If "bi" is doing that for you, don't stress it. If it isn't, it's time for some self reflection and exploration.