Should I try this?

[Just a Guy]

My whole life I've pretty much said that I was straight or just attracted to females but recently I've been really curious about what it would be like to be in a relationship with a guy (I'm pretty sure I'm asexual so like Romantic relationship not sexual)

Should I try going on a date with a guy? I'm kind of afraid to because if anyone found out I would be labeled as gay whether or not I decided I liked the experience. Any help???

[Hudor]

I would advise you not to care about what people say and go forth and do what you want to. People will always find something or the other to gossip about and half the times they don't even care if it's true. Even so, if you're worried you could meet the guy covertly and not be too open about your date. Either way, i would suggest you go on the date and see where it goes because otherwise you'll never know.

[Microcosm]

Be careful. Sometimes experimentation like that can cause complications in your feelings and it leads to depression. You'll find a lot of posts on here from people who thought they were straight, tried being gay, and are now extremely confused and depressed about who they are.

That's something to think about, I guess.

[northy]

Unless you think that it will put you in danger for some reason, go for it! If people ask if you're gay, tell them that you're asexual and explain to them what that means.

[Stronger]

Be careful. Sometimes experimentation like that can cause complications in your feelings and it leads to depression. You'll find a lot of posts on here from people who thought they were straight, tried being gay, and are now extremely confused and depressed about who they are.

That's something to think about, I guess.

This pretty much sums up what I just went through with my ex, so give it some serious thought about what you want.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that since your scared about being labeled your probably not ready. Look deep inside yourself and ask yourself would I enjoy the thought of dating a guy? While you think you only want a romantic and probably not a sexual relationship, doesn't mean he will be the same, you would probably have to find a guy who probably doesn't wanna have sex (should things get to that level). A date certainly wouldn't hurt but its what will make you happy in the end.

[Zachary G]

The only way to find out if you like something or not is to try it. Never mind what others may think or say because others will always have something to think or say about whatever, but that is none of your concern. This is all about you, so you have to do what you have to do in order to figure out whatever it is you are trying to figure out.

[Bluebyrd]

If you're just curious what it would be like to be in a relationship with a boy and you're not actually attracted to boys then I'd say to wait until you properly figure out your sexuality before doing anything.

[sam99]

don't knock it until you've tried it. and honestly if people give you smack about it at least you had the balls to go against social norms

[Exotic Babe]

It's normal for teenagers to be curious about same-sex relationships. But by "going on a date with a guy" do you mean like any guy? I don't think that will give you the answers, because being gay doesn't mean you're attracted to all guys? However, if you find a guy you feel attracted to, why not try and go out for a date...

[Abhorrence]

Rather than actively seeking a date I think you should just see what happens. Maybe keep yourself open for any options. Being labelled straight or gay really limits a bunch of people that you may have a really good connection with.

[Just a Guy]

Thanks guys! This has helped a lot.

[HunterDaniels]

Who would the guy be? Do you have someone in kind. Also if you have a relationship with a guy and it isn't sexual isn't that called a friendship?
Make sure your potential boyfriend/friend knows you just want to be friends and you have no interest in sex. That's pretty important to know ahead of time.
And don't worry about what other ppl think. LIVE your life !!

[thatonekidjacob]

My whole life I've pretty much said that I was straight or just attracted to females but recently I've been really curious about what it would be like to be in a relationship with a guy (I'm pretty sure I'm asexual so like Romantic relationship not sexual)

Should I try going on a date with a guy? I'm kind of afraid to because if anyone found out I would be labeled as gay whether or not I decided I liked the experience. Any help???

Be. Who. You. Are!

[jkringle]

I think you should wait. I know others have said that it doesn't matter what other people think, but it does to a degree. If you are unsure, you might as well wait until like college or if you move to a different town and can reinvent yourself. Don't let fear of what others think of you guide you, but at the same time don't unnecessarily put your reputation at risk if you don't have to.

I think I am explaining this poorly, so I will give an analogy. Imagine you wanted to see what it would be like to get bad grades in English. So you fail a bunch of tests and don't do homework to lower your grade. The teacher may start to think of you as lazy and lose respect for you when you could of kept that respect all along.

I am not saying that trying a gay relationship will make others lose respect for you, just that they may think of you differently. If you are just experimenting, you might as well wait.