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Readers Respond: Do Lesbians Even Notice Straight Girls?
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By Ellen Friedrichs, About.com

Here's a question that was posted to the forum: "I've always considered myself straight until a few months ago when I met a girl at school, she's a lesbian, and every time I see her my heart races and my palms sweat. I feel like I have a serious crush on her, but I don't think she's ever thought of me that way because I've always had a boyfriend and even had sex with one of them (the whole school knew about that). How do I know if it's serious? Should I even tell her? Do lesbians ever notice straight girls?"

Here are some other readers' suggestions. Feel free to leave your own advice below!

Think She Has Shot?

Hell Yeah!!

I'm always crushin' on straight girls and I have a crush on a girl, remi right now! so yeah, you may have a chance! go get her!! :-)
—Guest Amber

Fersure.

I'm bi and if I'm single I check every girl out!! My last almost gf was straight before she met me. Your situation is scaringly exactly like mine. If she thinks your cute an u dnt have an STD from ur ex then u got a chance! good luck!
—Guest KT

fo sho

you got a strong chance, cuz most straight gurls want a stab at the bi-lez relations anyways. matter of fact my first gurlfriend was straight befor she had sex wit me.we been together for almost 3yrs and counting.
—Guest queenlina

Yep

I currently have a crush on a straight girl. Don't worry about trying to label yourself though, there's no rush.
—Guest Ash

Totally

But, fearing a freakout, you should talk to her (and by that I mean hit on her) first.
—Daemona

Yes

I know that all the girls I have liked in the past years since coming out were strait, and I knew it very well. I admire girls whether they be straight, lesbian, involved, or single. Try to be friends with her, confide in her. I say go for it.
—Guest Hx18

Yes!

Lesbians take notice of straight girls and other lesbians alike. In fact, many of us, like me, began with a crush on a straight friend. Whether or not we'll try to take it anywhere depends on how bold the lesbian is; some will try to turn you gay, others (like me) admire from afar, but leave it alone if you're straight. But anything can happen, and there's no harm in hanging out with her. It would be a positive step in helping you determine your own sexuality, and don't worry about trying to fit into a label like "lesbian", "bi", or even "straight". There can be such a thing as "straight...except for with her".
—Guest Brit

Yes

Yes, of course lesbians notice straight girls. All the time in fact. We are always aware but there is only so much we can say because...well, you're straight. Do you talk to this girl? I mean, actually talk to and are you possibly friends or acquaintances? If so, you should maybe try to hang out with her. I mean, people probably won't question it seeing as you have always had a boyfriend. The more you hang out with her, the more she might actually have interest in you. You can go for it definitely, but try not to have either of you hurt in the process. I hope this answered your question.
—Axc91

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