Though joining support groups is a great way to meet more bi friends, don’t forget about the ones you already have.

Consider taking the leap! Intentionally Nurture Bi Friendships Someone had to be the first person to start the group and in your town, that might be you. Though I’m thankful to now be living in a city large enough to support multiple LGBTI organizations and support groups, that wasn’t always the case. On top of that, I found that some LGBTI all-inclusive groups are predominantly bi people, so although they might be welcome to all, I fit right in. Not only was there a standalone bi support group, but there was also a bi subgroup within a larger LGBTI organization. I searched Meetup and Facebook, and I checked the Bi category on my favorite local LGBT news site (more on that in a sec) and eventually found a group I could vibe with. Many cities and towns have LGBT social, activist, and/or support groups, which is awesome - but because I knew I wanted to connect with my fellow bis, I tried looking for a bi-specific group. Bigstock/Dean Drobot Join Bi Support Groups Here are a couple of things I’ve done to find my people, stay connected to the community I love, and honor all parts of my sexuality. As one of my friends described it, that “chaotic bi energy” keeps us wondering how we really fit into the LGBT umbrella.īeing in a straight-presenting relationship means I need to make a concerted effort to stay connected to my bisexuality and that valued identity’s continued place in my life. I know I did when I first started dating my partner and even now that we’ve been together for eight years, I still sometimes worry that I’m not “queer enough” or that I can’t call myself a card-carrying bisexual. Nearly every bi person I know struggles when they’re in a straight-presenting relationship.

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