I saw your post, I was just wondering why it's not okay for straight women to pretend to be lesbian with their best friend if a creepy guy is hitting on them. I've done it before, and never though of it as offensive? I just wanted to see why you think it is. Just curious! Haha.
I dont know. I guess it might be a personal thing. But to me, it's like this.Â
Gay people are oppressed all the time . (When I say that, I don't mean by you, I mean by society in general.) Whether it's marriage or families or whatever. We get bullied for being who we are. It isn't something we can change. Who we love isn't a choice, just as how you love men.Â
I take issue with straight people who do this because they are using something that oppresses me in order to get out of something trivial. If youre doing it, you are assuming the identity when it is convenient but you dont have to live with the day to day struggle of being accepted based on your sexuality.Â
But I cannot even begin to explain how much it means that you stopped and thought about it long enough to ask why I feel this way. I don't hate people who do this, I just dont agree with it. That being said, if it feels like that is the only way to shake the d-bag hitting on you, then I rather you say it than get harassed. Just so long as you understand what I'm saying, I'm happy.Â
Thank you so much for asking, I am so glad you did. I hope you don't mind me publishing this; I hope others will take the time to read it. :)Â