There's a "best part" about being a gay teen? In fact, there are many!
There are some pretty things awesome thing about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Not only are there many benefits to dating someone of the same gender, but being gay can free you from many of society's rigid gender expectations and propel you into an exciting world that you would never have discovered otherwise.
Here, in the words of GLBT individuals, are some more great things about being gay.
The Emotional Connection With Partners. One teen says that the best thing about dating when you are a lesbian is, "The emotional part. Definitely. It's about what feels natural, about feeling like talking to the person you love is the best thing you could possibly do. When I dated guys, it just never felt right, I always had this feeling of doubt and almost guilt in the back of my mind. With girls, it's comfortable, and even though I'm not looking for long-term relationships now, that's a feeling that goes so far beyond sex."
Opposite Sex Friendships. Teen, Scarlet_star explains, "Girls like gay guys because they can have platonic friendship with these guys and let down their guard, not having to be on guard for any kind of harassment."
Being Understood. Like many gay teens, Racetrack, spent a lot of time feeling frustrated before coming to terms with his sexual orientation. After he did a lot changed. He says, "When I dated girls I was always either pissed off or confused. Now I'm always happy with guys. They understand."
The Push to Create & Find Opportunity. For Eric Marcus, the author of numerous books including, What If Someone I Know is Gay being gay compelled him to write about his experiences. He explains, "I wouldn't have become an author if I hadn't been gay. Because of the injustices I saw and the lack of basic resources, I felt compelled to write my various books. I would never have had the opportunity to write Greg Louganis's autobiography if I hadn't been gay. And I wouldn't be married to my wonderful husband. A lot of people think of being gay as a limitation, that it closes doors on opportunities. I've had the opposite experience and I think that that's the case for a lot of gay people.
