Monday, 12 September 2011
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The Real L Word... Really
I am currently living in the midst of an actual "L Word" set. If you've never watched the show, bear with me-- it will make sense with or without prior knowledge. The L Word was a television drama revolved around several LGBT members living in LA. Well, here in Amherst it isn't much different. The dating scene is totally unlike many other places I've been/lived and I think it's pretty great.While I may be in my third year of college, this is my first hands on experience with a bulk of the LGBT community here. One of my roommates is a pimpin' lesbian. Across the hall live some of our other friends: one is bisexual and the other is gay. They are dating each other and their other 3 roommates aren't slacking in interest level either. Sam and Lily hooked up for a while and Sam still has feelings for Lily. They are currently living in the same bedroom-- we foresee a ton of drama to come. Michelle has a girlfriend who lives upstairs.
The other night, a bunch of us were hanging around in my apartment when we realized just how diverse our community is. In addition to all of this, another gay couple joined us as well. Meanwhile, my roommate Chris claims to be straight but is currently in a homosexual relationship.
So far, living in this community has been so much fun. What I've loved thus far is that everybody is so warm, welcoming, accepting, and unassuming towards everyone else. I think there's a lot to be said for living in such an open community: it really teaches us all to mature.
Needless to say, it should be an interesting year (drama-wise). Stay tuned!
Have you ever lived with someone who doesn't share the same sexual preferences as you? How would you feel if you lived in a community such as mine?
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I kind of get what you're saying, because I've got a few lesbian friends and I hear a lot about their lesbian community. Trust me, they have
alldated each other. Soooooooo much drama going on in that community, it's unbelievable. Straight couples are
nothingcompared to gay couples.
As much as I'd like to say in protest that it isn't true, alot of what the above said is true. Your options are much more limited as a LGBTQ person and you do unfortunately end up dating a few friends (sloppy seconds? in not to nice terms :P) where it might not be so common with heterosexuals. I do definitely think that the drama and atmosphere of being near LGBTQ people is worth it. I love the diversity. Although I'm in a heterosexual relationship now, I've been in same-sex relationships as well and can appreciate the acceptance (more commonly but not limited to) of other LGBTQ people. Definitely keep us updated on your experiences. Not sure if other people want to hear about it, but I know I do.
I guess you never saw the Bachelor...drama, drama, drama...
@xxGetWellSoonxx@xanga - Actually, I haven't. I don't watch tv often, so I haven't even seen the L-word. I know about it because my lesbian friends always spoke of it.
However, @xcrownedhopeless - you're right. It's because they don't have many options. Plus they all know each other. Unlike with straight people, gay people seem to care less about their best friend dating their ex or something like that.I live in the largest gay community. I work at a place where most everyone is gay. All my friends are gay. I have straight friends in homosexual relationships, I have straight friends who have dated the same sex, I have bi friends, gay friends, lesbian friends, straight friends.
What's funny is that every lesbian is connect somehow. Kind of like the 7 degrees of Kevin Bacon, but with lesbians. At work I can connect every lesbian some way or another and I work at a place with over 1,000 employees.
@xxGetWellSoonxx@xanga - TV is drama. Not a comparison to real life.
I am confused about Chris who claims to be straight while in a homosexual relationship. I have heard of gay guys being in heterosexual relationships soley for the purpose of appearing "normal." I don't think in our times normal is a word we can really apply to the majority of relationships, but anyway juat curious as to what's going on with that.
My younger sister is a Lesbian. She talks about girls like I talked about boys at her age. It doesn't really bother me at all. She just likes girls instead of guys and has the right to express that.
@LifeNikka@xanga - "straight friends in homosexual relationships" um, how?
I don't have any les friends, I did know one before though. I have a few bi friends but it doesn't bother me as long as they respect me for being straight, respect is a two-way street.
You are making me think back to the all the eccentric folks I used to know in massachusets.
i dont know how i would feel. id probably be okay with it actually, just as long as they're not bitchy...