I'm 21 years old, and I've known that I'm attracted to women since I was around 10. I've never felt attracted to men, and I can only ever imagine myself being romantically and sexually involved with a woman.
But despite knowing this about myself for so long, I still struggle to accept it because of the religious guilt I've carried with me for years. I constantly find myself fighting my own feelings and desires, even though I know they're a part of who I am.
Every time I think I've finally made peace with myself, I fall back into the same cycle of guilt, depression, and self-hatred. I start questioning why I am the way I am and why something as simple as loving someone has to feel like such an internal battle.
I know my sexuality isn't something I can just change, and deep down, I don't think I even want to change it. I just wish I could exist without feeling so much guilt for something I never chose.
The thought of having to marry a man and spend my life pretending to be someone I'm not fills me with so much despair that it becomes unbearable.
I feel like I'm constantly torn between my faith and who I am, and no matter how hard I try to reconcile the two, I always end up feeling like I'm betraying one side of myself. I don't know how to make peace with that, and I'm exhausted from feeling like I have to fight myself just to exist.

I’m a 23-year-old bisexual woman who recently met a girl at a tailgate. We talked for around 20–30 minutes, and the conversation felt really natural. She complimented my charisma, seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me, and even wanted to keep talking when her friends were ready to leave, saying something like, “But we’re bonding!”
I felt like we had a lot in common and that she understood me well. I initiated exchanging numbers, she initiated exchanging Instagram, and she eventually texted me first. We later met for coffee.
During coffee, she told me she was dating a guy she’d previously rejected twice. I was heartbroken because I’d developed feelings for her, and I ended up crying in front of her. She acknowledged my feelings and responded with understanding. I appreciated how emotionally mature she was about the situation.
Afterward, I sent her a respectful thank-you text, explaining that I’d try to be understanding. It’s been several hours, and she hasn’t responded, even though she used to reply quickly when we first started talking. She’s still following me on Instagram.
I’m disappointed because I genuinely liked her and felt that we connected well. I respect that she’s dating someone, and I’m not expecting anything romantic from her. I just feel vulnerable after being honest about my feelings, and I’m unsure how to navigate things from here.
For those who’ve experienced something similar, how did you handle the uncertainty after revealing feelings for someone who was unavailable?

Salam brothers,
I thought I’d put myself out there and see if there are any brothers here who are in a similar boat and looking for a genuine, solid friendship.

I’m married, and I’m not looking for a relationship or anything romantic. I’m simply looking for a genuine bro I can connect with on the same wavelength — someone who understands, where we can be ourselves without judgement and build a real friendship.

A little about me: I love movies, outdoor activities, all kinds of sports, travelling, and I’m always open to trying new things. I’m looking for a friendship where we can have a laugh, talk about life, check in on each other, support one another through the good and bad, and just be there for each other as brothers.
Someone who’s in a similar boat would be great, because sometimes it helps to have someone who genuinely understands where you’re coming from without having to explain everything.

I value loyalty, honesty, mutual respect, and genuine intentions. I’m not looking for a temporary connection that fades after a few conversations, but a solid friendship that grows naturally over time, inshaAllah.
If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out. No pressure, no expectations — just two brothers building a genuine friendship and looking out for each other. 🤝

Hello,

Im new here.

I am just like all the rest in the group and i just want to navigate life and find what im comfortable with.

I was thinking that maybe having someone going through the same things as me would help me understand what i want and what im going through.

If anyone is looking to chat that preferably lives in UK. Im here.

❤️