AIBU to think being bisexual isn't a major part of my identity and dislike Pride events?

[Maxmayfield]

I really don't see Pride as representing me in any way. If anything it seems a bit cult-y with everyone wandering around covered in rainbows.

Sometimes I'm involved with men, sometimes women. When I was at school, I would have kept it hidden out of fear of being bullied. Now being gay is accepted, but I see no need to announce my sexuality at work, put it on a badge or hang out with other bisexuals purely because they also like men and women.

Maybe I'm just old.

Would've had a much lower turnout though! Less money to be made and less 'glamorous' for want of a better word.

I disagree about sexuality not being a big deal in the workplace. on a daily basis I am referencing my wife in one way or another. it comes up in all conversations from what we are doing at the weekend, or where we are going on holiday etc - really normal chit chat but if I wasn't out / comfortable then it would be a constant battle to hide probably the most important part of my life.

Same-sex marriage was only legalised a decade ago. Pride is still a big deal because basic rights like this are so recent. You don't have to go, or like rainbows etc, but you also don't have to shit on it and imply that those of us who do are just obsessed with being gay.

I am bi and pride makes my teeth itch, lumped in with trans ideology and fetish gear. It’s alienating and creepy.

I’m in the same boat OP, and completely agree. It’s become a (mostly male centred) kink and fetish show.

I agree (i’m a lesbian). All i want is to be treated well, like everyone else.

It’s actually really dull reading about all these LGBT posts, especially from some ‘Instagram influencers’ who make it their whole identity and are constantly ‘fighting for change/XYZ rights’ and moaning about every little detail e.g strangers saying wrong pronouns.

Some would argue this fight for change/behaviour/pride has lead to the societal improvements seen over the past 50 years, but tbh I just want to get on with my life without it being a huge focal point.