In my other thread "Have you ever been hit on by someone of the same sex" one post captured my attention as being... interesting I guess is the best word for it. The person said

Sadly, had a friend, known for a while, cool guy, always into music, always breaking up with a girl, then one day he broke off like a 4 month relationship, and was pissed. We went drinking, and he was hitting on me.
I figured he was drunk, then next week he came to apologize, but was still kind of WAY TOO FRIENDLY, so I confronted him, and yes he was "bi" that's when our friendship ended.

So my question is, do people view being bisexual in the same way the view homosexuality; as something they frown upon?

Maybe, they just feel for one like being it, and the other completely differently. Some might end up liking women/men more, but still feel attraction for the other sex.

I think it's horrible to end a friendship because of their friend being bisexual... Pretty much all of my friends and even my sister is bi. My best friend is a girl like me, bisexual, but I let her sleep in my bed with me. =/

Anyways, if homosexuality is something someone "frowns upon", then they're going to feel the same way about someone being bisexual. Even though you still like the opposite sex, the fact is you like the same sex as well. When someone is bisexual the only thing people are going to look at is the fact the person likes the same sex.

I can't really say anything from experiences or anything... since I support homosexuality and those whom are bisexual. I pretty much view everyone as regular people who are brave enough to love who they want to love.

I think it's bloody ridiculous that homosexuality in itself is frowned upon. When people go around thinking that it's just a choice that people like their own gender is when this kind of crap comes up.

First off, Could YOU change your sexuality on command?
Your obvious answer:
No.

So why do you ask it of other people just because they aren't like you?
Same deal for being bisexual. It isn't just something some one wakes up and goes "hmm... I think I'll like girls AND boys today."
It's part of them just as liking the opposite gender is part of everyone else. It's what feels right to them and I seem to be missing the part where that causes everyone else a problem.

So what if you get hit on? Take it as a compliment and move. The f#!@. On.

Whenever I see two guys or two girls on a public bus with one sitting on the others lap exchanging kisses, my thoughts are, "Meh, they can do whatever they want, doesn't bother me." I don't see any reason to frown upon it as long as it doesn't affect you in any way. Having said that, I see bisexuality in the same way, as those things where I go "Meh" and move on. If people don't like that kind of stuff, it's okay, just don't go off cussing at them and screaming in public that it's wrong. We all have things we don't like, but at least keep it to themselves. If we start hating people for hating things, well, that logic wouldn't work out, but we wouldn't be able to live in a peaceful world now would we.

The way I see it, if you don't like something (in this case, bisexuality/homosexuality) it's fine, but keep in mind others' opinions and emotions and keep them to yourself.

My mate is bi and noboby is disturbed by it or anything...hes good for fashion tips lol

Mmm, I don't mind at all, and in fact, I have couple friends who are homo or bisexual. Actually, those friends are some of the funnier friends I have. Anyhow, as other's mentioned, we can't be the judge of other's preferences. And as for people who are against these, well, thats their preferences too, but they shouldn't enforce their opinion on others.

Got a friend who is a bisexual, cool guy, no one has a problem with it.

Bisexualism and Homosexualism is really badly looked upon in general, but that depends on the culture you're in. For instance, I'm Chilean, western culture, hence homosexuality is really badly looked upon, and I have to admit, I didn't particularly look well to them either when I was younger (yeah I'm heterosexual).

Yet, when I moved to Thailand, it was different. Homosexuality there is open and not badly looked upon by society. Sure you have Thais that don't agree with it, but from my general experience there it's not a bad thing there. I learnt to simply accept it because it's not wrong, a homosexual or bisexual can't help feel what they feel, one can't condemn them for that.

Remember that society tends to be conservative, so it'll take some time before societies around the world accept homosexualism and bisexualism with a more open mind.

One has to learn to put themselves in another person's shoes to understand to some extent what they're going through, and not simply condemn someone for that.

I am a bisexual myself.
I've seen different reactions from different people knowing my preference. With all those reactions, I've come to realize that others view bisexuality same as homosexuality, others even think that bisexuals can be homosexuals. If you are open about homosexuality, then there is a big possibility that you are also open about bisexuality. Same goes with the opposite view/reaction of the person.

Hmmm...
Others would also treat bisexuality lighter than homosexuality. Some people believe that, bisexuals still have the chance to become straight.

Thanks myangelnoli, Amrod, Longbow, keiko-kun, Aikirau, animelover122488, amaric and sweetwasabi for you honest answers. I was also reading a student paper a little while ago and it contained and article about persons openly displaying the bisexuality in public and even on television. I said and I quote "S ince when is it okay to openly express your bisexuality on NATIONAL television. This is very bizarre. There has always been homos and bisexuals but showing it on TV is a no-no cause other people might venture into that type of lifestyle." When I first saw that I was like "what sort of bias BS is that!" Heterosexuals are on the television behaving in the most debauched manner and people laugh it of as entertainment but as soon as someone who is not does the slightest thing they are screaming bloody murder!

I have many friends that are bi sexual and I have no problem with it.
I know boys and girls that are bi sexual only because of fun so it disturbes me not.
that what I think is that all people are a bit Bi sexual but there not standing for it or that piece of bisexualitaet is not so big that you would say you are hetero sexual but what I have said in the beginning I have no problems with perople who are bi.

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Thanks myangelnoli, Amrod, Longbow, keiko-kun, Aikirau, animelover122488, amaric and sweetwasabi for you honest answers. I was also reading a student paper a little while ago and it contained and article about persons openly displaying the bisexuality in public and even on television. I said and I quote "S ince when is it okay to openly express your bisexuality on NATIONAL television. This is very bizarre. There has always been homos and bisexuals but showing it on TV is a no-no cause other people might venture into that type of lifestyle." When I first saw that I was like "what sort of bias BS is that!" Heterosexuals are on the television behaving in the most debauched manner and people laugh it of as entertainment but as soon as someone who is not does the slightest thing they are screaming bloody murder!

Now that's messed up, why shouldn't someone be able to express themselves if they like guys or gals? If people know they exist and live among us, what's wrong with putting it on tv? I turn on the tv these days and I tend to see pretty bad stuff in general, things that really should be banned, and yet no one says anything. I agree that on the tv there are measures one must take so that it doesn't get out of hand (like it has today), but for a bisexual or homosexual to admit that they are one on tv will not do any harm at all, after all we already see them in movies, series, news, the lot, so it's no big deal.

For people to actually believe that just because a bisexual or homosexual or lesbian says to the viewers "Hey, I'm a bi/homosexual/lesbian" would make others follow that path is just plain ignorance. Ah well, such is life in little old planet earth xD

Oh bisexual huh? I heard of my friend who is nice guy but bisexual about long time ago. Just only one thing I could possibly remembered having friends with him but, I didn't say foul words to him because his my friend either although I hate to insulting people always. Well about my friend had interested in volleyball but not basketball. You know to get the picture, right. There is another one thing about that my mother has friends who are bisexual or I should say gays from salon but, my mind tells me not to disrepect them. Somehow my intuition which tells me not to insult them but respect to think them as male people. To be honest, I want to hate but its not right hating them. The world has many weird people which my gut feeling knows than anyone by understanding. Anyways that is all.

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Bisexuality? I couldn't care less. I, myself, am straight. One of my Bi, female friends fancied me at one point, and? True friends don't end their friendships over sexuality. Though of course if they get hit on, thats down to them. That can work in any direction boy and girl, girl and boy, boy and boy, girl and girl. Hitting on a friend always has the posibility of reuining a friendship, no matter the sexuality. My friends sexuality has never bothered me, gay/bi. Why should it matter? Individual expression. You like what you like. Just because its not YOUR cup of tea, doesn't mean it can't be theirs ya know? Its all about open minded-ness, though many people are so closed minded they hate on and disrespect people with a different sexuality and thats wrong. Its not something you can really choose either.

Bisexuals/Homosexuals are pushed into a corner thanks to the close minded-ness of society. One of my close friends is a Lesbian, shes engaged to another lesbian. Did any of that change our friendship? It most certainly didn't. Why should it? Thats like saying, I'm not your friend any more because you only like coffee and not tea. What the hell? Its like, its their decision and has absolutley nothing to do with you. Just because they like that same sex, doesn't mean you have to too, so wheres the problem? I think anyone who "comes out" about their sexuality is hella brave. It takes alot nowadays. It always has done, and probably always will.

It really does annoy me how people persecute people for their sexual preference, it really does.

Could still be friends, just reccomend that he/she (don't take that literally :/) backs off a bit.