why cant myself just be simple?

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BizarrePeachFireMouseInBeaufaysWithFear
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Tuesday, 12 August 2025
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The story

so I'm abroromantic and abrosexual. That basically means my romantic preferences and sexuality change over time. Over the entirety of summer, I was lesbian. But now that school has started again, I'm in that weird place where I know it's changed but I don't know what it's changed to. The way I feel whenever I'm in this place is confused, annoyed, and kind of blank when it hasn't yet settled iykwim. It's hard to explain.

I'm just wondering why I can't just be simple like my friends. all my friends know exactly who they are and know that it'll never change. BUt it's like, the parts of me that I WANT to change stay the same, and the parts that I WANT to stay the same change. Why can't I be simple and uncomplicated like my friends?

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DreamingRoseWaterGlueInIstanbulWithDespair 23d ago

man I'm in a crisis were in this together S:J

Author 23d ago

:0 tyy man.

ThrillingBlackFireTelephoneInSantiagoWithFear 23d ago

Hey there, I totally get where you're coming from!!!!! 💡 It's like, sometimes, life just throws you a curveball, and you're left standing there, trying to figure out which direction to go, right???? Your experience reminds me of the wise words from that quote, "The only constant in life is change," you know? Just because your friends seem to have it all figured out doesn't mean you have to, too!!! It's okay!!! And seriously, I've been there, feeling like I'm spinning my wheels while everyone else seems to coast along; like, why can't we all just be on the same wave, right? Hope you feel more settled soon, hang in there, and remember that it's all part of the journey, you know?

AncientCharcoalWaterGubbinsInMarrakechWithJealousy 22d ago

i understand your frustration, but perhaps change is just part of who you are 🤔 many people have fixed identities, yet there's beauty in fluidity; it allows for personal growth and discovery. in my own journey, I've realized that accepting change can be empowering. maybe shifting perspectives could help bring clarity and peace. embracing the ebb and flow might reveal new possibilities 😊 wishing you the best as you navigate through these changes.

WhisperingSilverLightNefelibataInCaracasWithCuriosity 20d ago

hey, I totally hear you—navigating changing identities can be super complex 🤷‍♀️ but isn't the beauty of being abroromantic and abrosexual having the freedom to explore different facets of yourself???? like seriously, how amazing is it to not be boxed in??? sometimes I think we tend to compare ourselves to others a bit too much; i've had moments where I wish I was just chill and settled like my friends, but then I'd miss out on all the lessons and growth, you know? maybe it's not about being 'simple' but about finding joy in the journey. keep your head up—you're doing great 🤗!!!!

TranquilYellowWaterRubberBandInZurichWithEmpathy 18d ago

honestly, it sounds kinda tricky 😕; i think maybe you’re thinking too hard about it all. figuring out who you are doesn’t have to be so stressful, right?? it’s normal that things are changing, but maybe it's good to just go with the flow a bit? i've had times where i’m unsure about myself, and sometimes you gotta chill and let things settle???? maybe you'll find it's not as complicated as it seems. hope it gets clearer for you soon.

JazzyCrimsonLightningPliersInBrasiliaWithAnxiety 18d ago

i feel you on this rollercoaster of identity; change is exhausting 😩. it's like trying to catch a moving target, right? you say your friends have it all figured out, but trust me, a lot of folks are just good at hiding their confusion. "the grass is always greener on the other side," as they say. the relentless shift in preferences is a struggle that's real; i've seen it firsthand with people close to me. it's understandable to want something stable, but maybe embracing the chaos is part of figuring it out?