I have fallen in love with a same-sex person... 【Consultation】

Staff of Happy Science will answer specific problems encountered in life, such as relationship troubles and issues at work or home. At Happy Science, we perceive "life as a workbook" and learn the laws of the mind to achieve happiness.

Understanding the spiritual background

Recently, there has been an increase in consultations from homosexual individuals like you. This topic has also become more frequently heard on television and other media. So, why is this phenomenon occurring? I think it is necessary to first understand the spiritual background revealed by Happy Science. People reincarnate in this world and the next multiple times, aiming for the growth of their souls while accumulating various experiences. In this process of reincarnation, some individuals experience both male and female lives to gain new soul experiences. However, there are those who say, "In this life, I am a woman, but in my past lives, I was always a man." For such individuals, the gender they experienced in past lives remains as a deep memory in their souls, which can lead to a sense of discomfort with their current gender. This is medically diagnosed as "gender identity disorder," but from a spiritual perspective, it cannot simply be categorized as an "illness." It is essential to know this truth first.

Consider your mission in this life

Next, regarding whether it is okay to confess your feelings, if the other person is not homosexual, the probability of being rejected and complicating the relationship is very high. However, if you still want to convey your feelings, it might be worth trying. Just before that, I recommend considering "why I was born as a woman in this life." If, in the process of reincarnation, you are given the chance to gain new soul experiences by being of a different gender, then there may be a choice to live in a way that utilizes that opportunity.

There is a meaning to being born as a woman

Moreover, if same-sex marriage increases, there is a fact that it leads to a decrease in descendants and "national decline." There may be a thought that "our happiness and freedom are more important than the future of the country," but it might be necessary to think from a broader perspective. You are still in your late teens, and your life is just beginning. Perhaps this is a good opportunity to reconsider "the meaning of being born as a woman in this life." Whether to confess your feelings to the other person can be thought about after that.

※ This content is a reprint from Monthly 'Young Buddha' Issue No. 120 open_in_new with edits made.