How to Accept Yourself As Bisexual

This article was co-authored by Eric A. Samuels, PsyD . Eric A. Samuels, Psy.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in San Francisco and Oakland, California. He received a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in 2016 and is a member of the American Psychological Association and Gaylesta, the Psychotherapist Association for Gender and Sexual Diversity. Eric specializes in working with men, young adults, and people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. This article has been viewed 256,599 times. It can be difficult to accept your bisexuality because of social pressures, but your sexuality is natural and you can embrace it by being confident and building a support system. Being bisexual means different things to many people, but you should think about how it defines you and understand that there’s no right or wrong way to be bisexual. If someone says you’re indecisive or that you should pick a side, tune them out and tell them that it’s not possible. Remember that each time you identify as bisexual without compromising, you’re helping people around you be more aware and accepting. To feel more accepted, reach out to local LGBT communities or online groups where you can talk about your experience. Consider taking what you learn in these groups and using it to inform your family and friends who might not understand your sexuality. For more help from our co-author, like how to embrace your place in the LGBT community, read on.