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People who are not bisexual might think of bisexuals as having tons of lovers and flings, being in open relationships, being polygymous and then some. But just because bisexuals are attracted to both sexes doesn’t mean that they don’t also want monogamous relationships. Think about it: you’re probably attracted to a lot of people who aren’t your partner, but you just want to be with your partner at the end of the day. But, of course, if a bisexual person dates a hetero or homosexual person, there may be some confusion and complications. There is always a slight amount of jealousy and possessiveness that goes on in any relationship—when both genders are possible interests to somebody, those dynamics are bound to increase. Here are relationship struggles only bisexuals understand.
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Your partner will call out other women
Your partner thinks it’s okay to say, “That woman’s sexy, isn’t she?” because you also find women attractive. But that doesn’t mean you want either of you pointing out the other people you find attractive. You’re still your partner’s girlfriend.
