Bisexual Quote by Courtney Act
“It's a common misunderstanding, that when a bisexual person is dating someone of the opposite sex that they are now straight, or if they are dating someone of the same sex they are now gay.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Guardian, 2020
Bisexuality isn’t erased by a single opposite‑sex or same‑sex relationship; identity is fluid.
In simple terms: Dating doesn’t change sexual orientation.
Key Takeaway
Respect fluid identities regardless of partners.
Themes
LGBTQ+
identity
fluidity
stereotypes
Mood
empathetic
informative
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- dating apps
- family discussions
- workplace policies
- media interviews
Key Concepts
sexual orientation theory
social perception
media representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you challenge assumptions about bisexuality?
- What language promotes accurate understanding?
A Different Perspective
Misunderstandings persist despite education.
![“[Bisexuality] is seen as threatening the homosexual/heterosexual and male/female dichotomies, or binarisms, which underpin our gender and sexual identities to such a large extent. In the case of the first three stereotypes, there is a refusal even to acknowledge the existence of bisexuality. It is…” quote by Richard Dunphy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c14/richard-dunphy-49790_bisexual_bisexuality-is-seen-as-threatening-the-h_84895.jpg)
