If you're LGBTQ+, what is your take on falling for straight people?

When I think about it (being Bi-curious and never having confronted a person of any gender about my feelings for them, if any), it seems rare that a person, if they've been aware of and had time to fully realise their non-heterosexual nature would let themselves fall for and be hurt eventually by falling for a straight person. I think if it were me, I would naturally be on guard and vigilant to indications.
So how does being stuck in attraction towards a straight person go? Is it generally a present, massive phenomenon? Viewpoints of both experienced and inexperienced LGBTQ+ are welcome! So are of those with heterosexual orientation. Do you know if you have consumed any media where the precise reality of this is presented?

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Kerrrr 24 06,2018

First thing's first: there are straight people and there are """straight""" people. Crushing on straight friends is sadly inevitable, but it's almost always short lived. The awkwardness limits your feelings and any romance in your head fizzzles out uneventfully. If you can't keep your emotions in check, the friendship is doomed. It's not healthy fo...... 1 reply

24 06,2018

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