8 Reasons Bisexual Folks Should Take Their Different-Gender Partner to Pride

As Pride events are taking place throughout the country, some bi folks have a very niche question to ask: “Should I bring my different-gender partner to Pride?”

When you’re bisexual and dating someone of another gender than yourself, queer gatherings can be tricky. If you are at an LGBT event with a significant other of a different gender than yourself, you will be assumed straight. Your bisexuality becomes invisible.

Sometimes you can be made to feel that you don’t belong—that you’re not “queer enough” to join the party.

In order to avoid the negativity, many bisexuals think maybe they shouldn’t bring their partner to Pride unless their partner is of their same gender. But we’re here to refute that.

Here are just a few reasons why, if you want to, you should always bring your love to Pride, regardless of their gender:

Pride is all about owning who you are and feeling confident in your identity, and there’s something powerful and wonderful about sharing that confidence with your partner.

Despite people implying or telling us otherwise, we bisexuals are #StillBisexual even when in different-gender relationships, and we still belong at LGBT events.

Sadly, we’re still at a point where people refuse to believe that bisexuality exists. The presence of you and your partner at Pride can help to show that bisexuality is very much a thing.

The tragic facts are that lots of people have never been to Pride. Sad, but true. This may very well be the case for your partner. Let’s fix that.

Pride is the perfect occasion to meet new, like-minded people. Surely you will be able to meet other folks in your same situation, which helps to build even more of a sense of community.

Both bi? Wear matching shirts that proudly state “It’ ain’t no lie, baby I’m Bi Bi Bi” (Yes, that’s an actual shirt available for purchase and we can assure you the fabric is quite comfortable). Then again, if you’re partner isn’t bi, get crafty and create a festive “I’m with the bi guy” shirt for them. Adorable.

Pride’s about bringing folks together, so we can never have too many people teaming up to celebrate acceptance and unconditional love.

A+ date night idea. You’re welcome.