Ever since watching Kissing Jessica Stein, I’ve been seriously considering opening up my romantic relationships to include women as well. I’ve always been attracted to both men and women, but for a long time I denied it out of fear of non-acceptance. My mom often said she didn’t understand how someone could be attracted to both sexes, and I’ve faced criticism on the topic from my teens through now. So I set my attraction to women aside and kept it to myself.

I’ve spoken with my mom about it recently, and she told me she wouldn’t have a problem if I dated women—she’d be just as critical of them as she is of the men I’ve dated. Talking about my bisexuality with my boyfriend makes him very uncomfortable, so again, I’ve kept it private.

But I’m tired of denying it. It’s a part of who I am—I’m attracted to men and women. There, I’ve come out to myself. Now comes the next step: figuring out how to share it with the rest of the world.

This is a true account written in my own words during the time it happened. I’ve lightly edited it for clarity in the present day (2026), with minimal exclusions, while keeping the original voice and meaning intact.