Are bisexuals more likely to cheat? - from Em and Lo

Contributor: xGOLDx xGOLDx
Wow, I just saw this and have not been this offended in a long time. People cheat because they are not happy in a relationship, not because of their orientation.
07/21/2012
Contributor: Lil Beauty Lil Beauty
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Originally posted by Em & Lo
A reader of EMandLO.com posted this comment on our site this week: "Being bi makes a guy more likely to cheat. I’d say the same of anybody who can’t get what they want at home, like a woman whose guy won’t go down on her or a guy whose ... more
i think it all depends on how accepting the other partner is of ur being bisexual
07/26/2012
Contributor: geekkink geekkink
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Originally posted by Yoda
The only thing that could be said here without being too ignorant is that IF a bi person was already inclined to cheat, it would be twice as easy for them to do so.
Brilliant point. Being Bi-sexual does not mean I have to sleep with people of the same gender, it just means I can. So yes, if I was going to cheat it would be easier. Simply because I like mean and women doesn't men I will cheat, thankfully my partner is Bi, so we are both open and honest about this, which makes conversations about other people much easier. Honesty is the best policy, if you share all your stuff with people you should never need to cheat because these things can be discussed openly, and freely before everyone is pissed off.
07/27/2012
Contributor: Danneh Danneh
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Originally posted by freud13
Someone's sexuality does not make them more likely to cheat. People who are prone to cheating will cheat. The idea that being bi-sexual makes you more likely to cheat is a very closed minded and discriminatory idea.
agreed.
07/27/2012
Contributor: Sieglinde Sieglinde
It disgusts me that anyone thinks there's any validity to this. A cheater is a cheater. Heterosexual and homosexual people do it all the time. It is not something that is somehow more likely just because someone happens to be attracted to more than one gender. That really doesn't make any sense. Sure, some bi people may use their sexuality as an excuse, like "oh, I can't help it, I want to be with men too, so you alone can't satisfy me, girlfriend!" but the problem there is the individual. That person, were he or she straight, would find some other excuse.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by Em & Lo
A reader of EMandLO.com posted this comment on our site this week: "Being bi makes a guy more likely to cheat. I’d say the same of anybody who can’t get what they want at home, like a woman whose guy won’t go down on her or a guy whose ... more
I think most people are wired to not be monogamous and try to be in monogamous relationships. This is a recipe for failure gay, straight or bi.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
One's sexuality doesn't lead to cheating based solely on the preferences of a person and whether or not those needs are being met. Cheaters cheat...pure and simple. Not getting what you want or need will lead a non-cheater to either do for ... more
Excellent last line... so damn true.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by Jobthingy
No way! I am bi. I have no thoughts of cheating. I wouldn't. It is just not me. One's sexuality does not make them more prone to cheat. If you're going to do it, you;re going to do it whether you are gay, straight, bi, or other.
Agreed!
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by Alicia
Ugh, sometimes it just amazes me what some people think. One being bi does not make them anymore likely to cheat, nor does someone not getting what they want at home. It's just ridiculous to think that if someone doesn't get oral or ... more
Yep! Well put!
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by UnknownGirl
Why would sexual orientation have anything to do with it? That would be like asking if race had anything to do with infidelity. Although, I'm sure somebody somewhere has done a study that
You're probably right... looking up that study soon.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by Em & Lo
A reader of EMandLO.com posted this comment on our site this week: "Being bi makes a guy more likely to cheat. I’d say the same of anybody who can’t get what they want at home, like a woman whose guy won’t go down on her or a guy whose ... more
There was a bi "expert" on Dan Savage who said almost the same thing. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The whole idea is ludicrous.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by ninaspinkturtle
i dont think so....i know lots of straight and gay people who cheat
Yep... all types cheat.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by VanillaFreeSex
what? NO

when people assume that I am offended, or they just need some education on the matter. They need a better understanding of what bisexual means
I'd be offended too!
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by freud13
Someone's sexuality does not make them more likely to cheat. People who are prone to cheating will cheat. The idea that being bi-sexual makes you more likely to cheat is a very closed minded and discriminatory idea.
Well put. So true.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by Roz W
I'm not really sure what is gained by starting a discussion based on negative stereotypes. Better question: has this stereotype affected you?

I'm nonmanagamous, so I can't really comment, but ever notice how the stereotype is that ... more
People can be so close minded.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by xGOLDx
Wow, I just saw this and have not been this offended in a long time. People cheat because they are not happy in a relationship, not because of their orientation.
Understandable...peopl e are so fucked up.
07/28/2012
Contributor: zecookiepuss zecookiepuss
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Originally posted by zecookiepuss
I think most people are wired to not be monogamous and try to be in monogamous relationships. This is a recipe for failure gay, straight or bi.
Respect for a partner should always be first in mind no matter what kind of orientation someone is.
07/28/2012
Contributor: geekkink geekkink
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Originally posted by zecookiepuss
I think most people are wired to not be monogamous and try to be in monogamous relationships. This is a recipe for failure gay, straight or bi.
There is validity to this statement actually. However society in America has taught monogamy for well ever, as well as most of western civilization. It becomes the nature vs. nurture argument after awhile. In nature nearly nothing is monogamous, and most animals people say are, are not, that's besides the point. It's a survival trait, you don't kill children because you are not certain if they are your own. But, when the concept of wealth was introduced to society, and passing on said wealth monogamy became a really big deal. Sadly it was in the hands of men, who were like pfft not my problem after i am dead, I'mma stick my dick in what ever. So we have this society that teaches don't fuck everything, but everyone does it anyways. So.. mehh sociology stuff I don't want to bring up cause it's boring.
08/19/2012
Contributor: pix pix
Absolutely NOT! The decision to cheat has nothing to do with the quantity of people you are attracted to, it only takes one other person to cheat with. And generally, I feel like (with the help of toys) there's not a lot a man can do that a woman can't do sexually, and vice versa, so the excuse "you weren't satisfying all my needs" is just a cop out.
08/19/2012
Contributor: bdan bdan
I think cheating has more to do with lack of excitement then sexuality.
08/20/2012
Contributor: geekkink geekkink
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Originally posted by bdan
I think cheating has more to do with lack of excitement then sexuality.
There are psychological studies that suggest a large majority of people cheat simply because they are not supposed too. Many people visit hookers simply because it is illegal. The thrill of doing something naughty interests them more than the sex. So your point is valid.
10/06/2012
Contributor: novanilla novanilla
I think this is more just that "dirty bisexual" stuff--just like people think it's gross or disturbing to hop from one sex to the other. People think we get sick of one and move to the other sex and then back again when really it's just that those people are who are in our lives at the time.
10/09/2012
Contributor: PinkySt PinkySt
No.
A persons sexuality and their morals are two separate things. Period.
10/10/2012
Contributor: LoooveMonkey LoooveMonkey
That's a pretty mean question. One's sexual orientation doesn't say anything about their character.
10/10/2012
Contributor: loveme loveme
I don't think so I think it just depends on the individual as a person, thats it.
10/29/2012
Contributor: VanillaFreeSex VanillaFreeSex
if someone buys into that, then they shouldn't date me, nor would i want to date them. being bisexual doesn't make me any more likely to cheat. it doesn't make it more difficult to be monogamous. if the agreement is monogamy then i'm monogamous. if i had issues with that, i would discuss them with my partner. and if i did have issues it would have nothing to do with being bisexual. i've been asked on numerous occasions if i "miss" or "crave" sex with whatever gender i'm not dating. and i don't. i do fantasize, but i fantasize about both genders regardless of what gender partner i have

so @Roz W - yes this stereotype has affected me. i have had to help former partners understand better and inform them how such a stereotype is not the case
10/30/2012