Why when there is bisexual representation, it's always bi's in heterosexual relationships?

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[–]GrouchyHierophant 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Because bisexuals are unsettling to monos. People who are not just attracted to one sex. It's easier to "tolerate" bis if they are in heterosexual relationships or het-passing.

[–]PriestTheyCalledHim 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

It is the opposite way as well, especially among many gay men and lesbian women or the type who brag about or wish they were "gold star" types and who look down upon homosexual men and women who once had sex, dated, or married the opposite sex when they were younger, closeted/in denial, etc.

[–]GrouchyHierophant 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes, very true, although in this case it's monos looking down on other monos for not being "authentic" (or whatever you wanna call it), which is a different dynamic. It's more like gatekeeping then straight-up bigotry. (not to say that it's less bad or whatever, I'm just saying)

[–]gloomy_bear[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

yeah I do believe it stems from homophobia