how do I accept that I am lesbian?
hi! I'm 16 years old and recently discovered that I'm probably a lesbian. I've been confused about my sexuality for years and I identified as bi for a long time. But I've realised that I don't actually want to be in a relationship with a guy and I don't think I could ever be truly happy with a guy. Accepting that I was bi was easier because it meant I still attracted to boys, but now I'm finding it difficult to accept that I'm a lesbian because it means I don't like guys. and growing up I thought that I had to like them. I keep trying to force myself to be attracted to guys to convince myself that I'm not a lesbian, but I'm starting to realise that I just don't like guys. How do I start to accept myself and realise that it's okay to be a lesbian?
@AnimalLover2004 that makes sense. Sexuality can be difficult to define and it can take a while to completely understand what you're into. From what you have said, it seems that you have given this a lot of thought and concluded that being attracted to boys felt more socially acceptable but you don't like them that way.
It's understandable that you would feel confused about this after having convinced yourself of being bisexual for that long. I just want to let you know that it's okay to be attracted to any gender. You do not have to be any particular way. Once you believe in that, I think you might find yourself more accepting of it as well :)