Questions for Gay, Lesbian, Straight, and/or Monogamous Friends?

[purplerabbit]

So I am working on the paper for the Journal that is due at the end of the month and I have a questions for folks. One thing my survey confirmed, is that 70-80% of the folks in my own friendship network define themselves as bisexual, and the same number as polyamorous. Personally, I don't feel I discriminate against folks who are not bi or poly. But clearly we have more bi and poly friends.

So for those who identify as gay, lesbian, or straight -- how does it feel when you are in a room of predominately bisexually identified people? What are the challenges for you? Are there benefits? What do you experience that is different from a setting where you are not in the minority?

The same questions for those who identify as monogamous -- how does if feel to be in a gathering of predominately poly people? What are the difficulties? Benefits? How does it compare to other situations?

You may answer either here or in email if you like. I really would like to understand this.

Comments

[bdot.livejournal.com]

as a current straight-mono, i feel no discomfort around my poly friends at all! heck, i dated several of them! the only thing that really bugs me is seeing/hearing folks making out (deep kissing) in front of others.. that is ok at one of those kinds of parties, but i don't think it is entirely appropriate in a family setting or a gathering that is not one of those kinds. i get very uncomfortable seeing that.. also, three people kissing each other at the same time kind of squiks me as well......