Explanation needed

[Sonic Boom]

Apparently I have the wrong idea on how to determine one's sexuality (including my own). I had thought you needed both a physical and emotional attraction to boys/girls/both to find out where you are on the spectrum. People disagree on this, saying it's not that simple.

Can someone please explain, so I don't sound like a complete retard next time?

[Midland]

I agree with you. I think that the majority of people who disagree, think that being gay or bi etc. is just about sex or purely physical. I personally think emotional is more important than physical, how can you have a proper relationship without emotions. Sexuality isn't limited to specific options, it's a spectrum. Yours is what feels right to you. If you think you're gay/bi/straight/etc. without suppressing other thoughts then you probably are. Some people will agree others won't. In the end, as long as you're not discriminating against group(s) of people, say (and do) what feels right to you.

[Harley Quinn]

Technically you don't need both, but it helps. I mean, no one has the "wrong" idea, it's what you personally feel towards someone, regardless of gender. If you're attracted to them, that's okay. At the end of the day, if you think you are something - you probably are. Depending on what you think of course, because you can't claim to be gay if you know you like girls etc and visa versa. It's a complicated thing, so it doesn't mean there's one strict answer, so why people are telling you you're wrong, is beyond me.

[Short Circuit]

I think sexuality is like a rainbow. At one end of the spectrum you have straight, at the other end you have gay, with bi somewhere in the middle. However there are areas of the rainbow that dont fall in any category, and you could be in one of these areas.

As you go through puberty, the place you fit into can change on a daily basis, so dont beat yourself up over where you think you should be placed.

I hope this sort of makes sense as I am not good at putting into words what i am thinking in my mind