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When partners claim acceptance but show discomfort

My girlfriend says she's fine with me being bi but gets visibly uncomfortable whenever I mention finding a male celebrity attractive.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Performative acceptance that crumbles under real-world tests creates a more insidious form of rejection than outright hostility.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Bisexual and pansexual identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.