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bill_sheehan

Sunday Sermonette: Visibility

Sep 22, 2019 08:24

September 23rd is the twentieth Annual Celebrate Bisexuality Day, also known as Bi Visibility Day. (waving) Can you see me now?

The best definition of bisexuality comes from Boston activist Robyn Ochs. “I call myself bisexual,” Ochs said, “because I acknowledge that I have in myself the potential to be attracted-romantically and/or sexually-to ( Read more... )

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liddle_oldman September 25 2019, 18:47:40 UTC

Dude.

I think one of problems people have with the idea is that it means people could move right outof the box they'd been stuck into. People hate ambiguity, I think -- it makes their little puzzlers sore.

Our friend Susan, who often goes on vacation with us, is or was part of the Bi Speakers Bureau. So I know at least one other person who acknowledges the class.

And the whole "He might leave me for a man" ignores the entire problem that most men might leave you for another woman. Infidelity is infidelity.

Also, your wife (whom I also knew via Citinet) is well worth falling in love with, and I commend your intelligence in doing so. (Tell her I electronically said "Hi!")

bill_sheehan September 26 2019, 15:16:43 UTC

You're entirely right, Professor. We do love our little boxes. We love them so much we attribute them to God. The customs and mores of our tribe are as God commanded. To do otherwise is a grave offense.

We both talked very early on about fidelity - I think it was a CitiNet thread long before we were romantically entangled.. I know there are lovely people who enjoy open marriages or monogamish affairs, but I don't have enough time in the day to properly love one person. It would exhausting to try and add another to the mix.

The Unindicted Co-Conspirator sends her love. Our best regards to the lovely Mrs. Professor.

liddle_oldman October 1 2019, 00:12:40 UTC

A) I have noticed that what God wants is always what leaves the God interpreter comfortable and in a position of power.

B) My theory is that no "polyamorous" situation is satisfying and stable, because no one likes to be second or third best.

C) In 34 years (as of yesterday), it has never occurred to me to desire anyone else. My suggestion for a happy marriage is, fall in love with the right person, and stay there. :)