So, when did you know you were a heterosexual/homosexual?

[freshwest]

36. I knew when I was in elementary school. I've been hit on and still am, by both sexes. But my own sex

Doesn't move me at all. I did not understand why those of my sex found me attractive, eithet, but have had to say no. So I dont know what kind of 'vibes' I must put out, I try to not be sexual at all to anyone, never, always been rather protective of msyelf that way, was never comfortable with flirting, etc.

I have to tell those who had a crush on me including a friend I have now, that it just won't work for me. So I'd say it's totally chemical or natural. Even though when I was in college many years ago, some professors said we should try it out to be sure that we were not bigoted, no kidding. My ex who was more adventurous tried it with a person of the same sex, and it just didn't work. It was this kind of gender neutral idea.

So I think this is completely biological, not a choice, and not a lifestyle, either. I believe there is range of sexuality, more than just straight or gay, too. And that no one should be forced to go against their nature.

And that is only part of it where a choice exists. Will a person be what they are or will they submit to the dictates of others, is what they will have to choose. Not what their tastes are, but will they go against their nature to please society. We know this happens even within societally approved relationships, that people will marry people who they did not choose when they live in a country or culture that forces them to marry..

Anyway, hope that answers your question. Just my experiences.