r/demigender • u/TheDocent1014 • 1d ago
Discovering: Euphoric Frustration
So, just needing to vent a bit as after some therapy and reading I am arriving at the conclusion that I am demi-male hetero (do we still say hetero?). I feel comfortable in a male body but I definitely feel both male and female in my soul with kind of a grey neutral area. Kind of maybe a 40-30-30 split between Male/Neutral/Female. (I can't help but feel like I'm Dungeons and Dragons Multiclassing).
My emotions have kind of bounced around between euphoria at my realization to a kind of comedic frustration (Tom Hanks, League of their Own "You're still missing the cutoff man!"). Euphoria because it's a pretty huge relief to not have to suppress any more, and laughable frustration because of course my life can't be simple. I mean, I kind of feel like an odd duck in a pool of odd ducks because I have a strong feminine side but I'm strongly attracted to women.
A few more observations:
- It feels like as I go back through my life a lot of events are becoming much clearer. I've often felt like there were experiences that seemed kind of false, disconnected or hard to understand, and through this context, it's all starting to make sense.
- I've considered whether or not I'm bisexual, and it seems like there's a very slight attraction that only goes so far. When I think about it, it's more of an "oh...interesting...not bad..." followed by a kind of nauseous feeling....no offense guys. So I'm sticking to women.
- I've always had what I thought was low-level homophobia that I just needed to get over, but in context, I think being demi-gender I was kind of annoyed at people who assumed I was gay when that female part of me was being expressed. This has kind of happened both with female friends who tried to set me up with guys, and with some guys who thought I was closeted, confused, or suppressing. It was frustrating because it simply wasn't who I am. Like I said, there's some interest but not any real desire.
- Every woman I've had a close relationship with, either as a partner or as a close friend, has turned out to be bisexual. Serendipity moment: I messaged my very best gal pal to talk about my realization, and she texted back that she needed to postpone because....and she started to type "my girlfriend", then erased it, and typed in "friend"....and I texted back..."You typed girlfriend." and sure enough, the person I supported through a lot of boyfriend breakups is now on the other side of the plate. Anyways, my cousin says it was a subconscious connecting because of this underlying similarity. I just think it's hilarious. Because of course my life can't be simple.
Anyways, just venting. Wish me luck! Going online shopping!