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Why do straight people develop romantic feelings for a friend of the same gender?

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Question - (24 June 2008) 4 Answers - (Newest, 25 June 2008)
A male United Kingdom age 30-35, anonymous writes:

Does anyone have a psychological insight into why one can easily develop sexual/romantic feelings for a friend of your own gender even if you are usually straight?

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A male reader, lboy United Kingdom +, writes (25 June 2008):

lboy agony auntdear reader,

i don't really know what to tell you, puberty can be a bit of a mess lol, some people will become attracted to those they spend alot of time with, it may be because u have a connection with this person that you don't have with others and that is what is attractive to you, knowing that he knows what you would like and visa versa may be what makes sex with him seem, in your mind like it would be the perfect experience, but all i have to say is it's different with everyone, some people get feelings liek that and they eventually go away before they can be acted upon, other act upon them and find they like it, some dont like it, all i can say is give it a few weeks maybe, if the feelings pass, then it was just a phase, if not then let me know and i will try to advice you on how to go about the subject next, i would be a good person to ask as i am currently studying psychology. if u need to get in touch then just add me on msn (my addy is on my profile on this site, or just message me on this site.

good luck

lboy

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A female reader, bammy Ireland +, writes (24 June 2008):

bammy agony auntI agree with the first answer therem, it would be a lot to do with hormones but then at some stages in our lives we like to experiment & its absolutely no harm.either you like or you don't like. I always wondered what it would be like with another girl then thought I was lesbian for thinking that way but eventually the opportunity arose for me to try it out & I quite enjoyed it.I'm not lesbian, I'm getting married soon.I'm glad I experienced gay sex coz now I don't have to wonder what it would be like. It gives me the oportunity to move on & enjoy my Husband for the rest of my life who knows, maybe we all fantisise about the same sex...good luck & enjoy experimenting x

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A male reader, Phsyciatrist-to-be United Kingdom +, writes (24 June 2008):

Phsyciatrist-to-be agony auntI'm not entirely sure. But I suspect it's something to do with your hormones: as you go from childhood to teen and then to adult years, they are just aligning themselves and getting into the correct places. So one might get weird feelings for other people at times, seemingly for no reason at all!

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A male reader, Wulfgrimm United States +, writes (24 June 2008):

ever think about the possibility that you arn't straight?

possibly bi?

If your straight your straight. I have some really close friends and I have never once thought of them sexually, or romanticly.

Maybe your just confused.

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