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User Profile: theFaultInOurStars20
theFaultInOurStars20 June 9th, 2025

Hey yall, 

So over the past few weeks(like 6 I think....) I've been really thinking of how I identify in regards to gender. I'm in my late teens and have gone through some periods where I identified as many different things, though the only one that felt right was identifying as genderfluid(in the terms that I identify as both male and female but also sometimes neither.... I'm not sure)

Now I've been thinking more about it recently and thought I'd bring it up to my current boyfriend who I adore and thought would be very supportive... though, when I brought it up to him he mentioned how I "wasnt a guy" and he got all quiet when I mentioned it. 

So I'm not really sure how to feel now... 

I constantly feel like I'm falling out of the gender stereotypes but I like to feel both masculine, feminine, and none at all at different times. 

I don't know how to bring this up to my boyfriend again and I'm worried he won't like me as much if I tell him how I feel. Though, I'm still trying to figure out what I really identify as lol 

If this sounds normal or something please let me know because tbh... I feel like I'm going crazy lol(this is just how I feel, not to invalidate anyone else) and I feel like all the articles and research I've done don't give me real answers

so please, if yall have any advice, feel free to reach out lol I sure as heck need it lol

yall have a good night

yours, 

Bug (I'm just putting that cuz theFaultInOurStars is too long lol)

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User Profile: theFaultInOurStars20
theFaultInOurStars20 OP June 9th, 2025

ok so basically I just went for it and texted him saying

"hey, is it weird if I think I'm like genderfluid?"

so I guess that gives him room to tell me how he feels about it 🤷

I'll try and let yall know if he replies =]

yours,

Bug

 

User Profile: Aayla
Aayla June 9th, 2025
@theFaultInOurStars20 gender can be confusing to navigate, but it's all about the journey! Try, experiment, explore parts of yourself however you like and whatever you'll find out will give you hints about who you are. There's a reason if your research didn't give you a clear answer: research can only give you the theory, but only you can determine how it applies to you, your inclinations, your attitudes, preferences, dreams, preferred way to present and express yourself. 
If genderfluid makes sense to you, then this is who you are! No one can tell you for sure if it's right or wrong because you're the only person who gets to decide what describes you best.

Not everyone will be accepting, but that shouldn't stop you from being who you are. Hiding parts of yourself to be more likeable to others will only hurt you in the long run. It's ok if people are confused, as long as they're willing to learn and open to accept what they'll eventually find out about you.
Same goes for your boyfriend: he has the right to be confused and ask you questions, as long as he doesn't invalidate who you are. And if he doesn't accept you as you are, then maybe it's better for you to give yourself the chance to find someone else who does, much as it hurts to part ways
User Profile: sunnydee6
sunnydee6 June 10th, 2025

@theFaultInOurStars20

its admirable of you to be so young and exploratory in your journey. If you believe you want to identify a certain way, then so be it. You can NOT let anyone tell you how to identify. That is your own soul and body that will carry that. Not someone else. If your boyfriend truly loves you, they will accept you in any way you decide to live your life. If you want to be non binary or trans or even just a very masculine female , go for it. That is your decision and only yours. Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community means you are accepted for who you are and there are no norms. Be fluid as much as you need to be to fulfill YOUR TRUTH, because at the end of the day, YOU MATTER, and your identity is VALID! <3 -Sunny