Being masc4masc can be one of the most isolating dating experiences as a lesbian.
Please read this, I’ll appreciate it, even though ik it sounds like the journal factory exploded. 😭
Tonight hit me really hard. I went to a club with one of my (femme) best friends. They recently broke up with their boyfriend, and this was the first time they’ve gone out and flirted with someone again. They met someone almost immediately (a fairly attractive masc that I was also super into), both of them clicked, and by the end of the night they were making out on the stairs. I was genuinely happy for them.
But I ended up sitting alone in a bathroom stall crying, not feeling like dancing anymore. Not because I “needed” that specific person or wanted to take their moment away—but I was also super into them. Yet, it felt like I was invisible (even if I was also putting myself out there). I want someone to look at me the way they looked at my friend.
I’m masc4masc, and most of the time it feels incredibly isolating. The people I’m attracted to rarely seem attracted to me, and sometimes I wonder how much heteronormative expectations shape who people imagine themselves with.
The people who actually approach me usually aren’t my type. For instance, tonight, a really sweet femme girl approached me, we talked, and even kissed. She was lovely. But I just didn’t feel that spark. And I know myself well enough to know I can’t change that or try to force it.
In general, I feel like masc4masc is such a tiny niche. Sometimes I feel “too gay” even within queer spaces. People ALWAYS assume I’m dating whichever femme friend I’m with. And the RARE times I do connect with another masc, it has felt like I’m their “first masc” or their exploration, rather than someone they intentionally wanted.
Moreover, if I’m being completely candid, I don’t think it’s about my looks or not putting work into myself. I’m confident, I’ve worked hard on my emotional intelligence, and I know I have a lot of love to give. I’m a lover at heart. I want to spoil someone. I just want someone who can match me and playfully challenge me. That’s why I’m drawn to other mascs, physically and emotionally.
To clarify, what hurt tonight wasn’t that my friend found someone—they absolutely deserve a good time and connection. It was how effortless it seemed, while I’ve spent years hoping for that same kind of mutual connection.
I’m not saying this is everyone’s experience. But I am wondering, If you’re masc4masc, have you felt this too?
Simbas_TexanDaughter: Absolutely. 100% have felt it too. I do a mix of femme/masc and it is incredibly isolating in the dating world. I don’t believe someone is really and truly attracted to me until they are attracted to me in both forms. I’ve had it happen way too many times that they are only attracted to me one way or the other. Which is CRAZY to me! It’s just clothing! My personality doesn’t change! My body is the same no matter what! It does feel very heteronormative to me at times too. I literally had the exact situation that happened to you tonight happen to me and a sweet femme friend last week. Masc I thought was cute went for her instead. (For context: I was wearing a crop top and men’s shorts). Which totally fine! But disappointing? Yes. I share your pain friend but we exist 🫶.
Sexyfish10887: Where are you from
Giovannisisland: Hahahahaa (crying)
Originally shared by Masc_angel on r/LesbianActually on July 4th, 2026 at 9:05 AM UTC.