Women that attract gay men

To begin, I'll address how and why straight women are emotionally attracted to gay men—an attraction, by the way, that is returned by gay men in spades. Research suggests that the development of close, opposite-sex friendships is frequently impeded by men's often one-sided sexual attraction to women. But what if this element were removed? The current research tested the hypothesis that women engage in more comfortable and intimate interactions with a gay but not a straight man immediately after discovering his sexual orientation.

Why do some women fall in love with gay men? Explore the charm, emotional connection, style, and sensitivity that make gay men so irresistible to women—even when romance isn’t on the table. For years, friendships between straight women and gay men have been a subject of pop culture fascination. Books , television shows , and feature length films have all highlighted this unique relationship, noted for its closeness and depth. Why are straight women so drawn to having gay men as friends?

Why are so many black women and women of color dating or marrying bisexual and gay men? According to Psychology Today, most women who fall for gay men are insecure and seeking a relationship where they are emotionally attracted to the man rather than sexually attracted to him. All I knew was that the music I was hearing made me feel free. When I learned who Cher was years later, I became obsessed with both her look and her discography. My love for Cher transcended fandom — I was a stan, long before the internet coined the term.

For me --> I gave off fuck boy energy, which is incredibly attractive to gay men, but a huge red flag to most women. That was my journey, learning how to undo a lot of frat life programming and treat women (and myself) better. We encourage you to review our Terms of Service , and Privacy Policy. By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.