Bisexuals are not attracted singularly to members of the same sex, but also to members of the opposite sex. It is because of this, that the bisexual community is not completely accepted by the gay and lesbian movements. Many gay men and lesbians feel that bisexuals are traitors to homosexuality, and that bisexuals are trying to keep their heterosexual privileges while leading a homosexual life. Because of bisexuals' affiliation with both homosexuality and heterosexuality, neither want to claim bisexuality as a part of their community's identity. And, unfortunately, members of the homosexual community, who are faced with stereotypes of their own, often support stereotypes towards bisexuality.
Bisexuality has many stereotypes, as all minority groups have.
Bisexuality is a phase, where the individual is deciding whether to be gay or straight, and it is not a permanent sexual identity. Another common misconception about bisexuals is that they cannot be trusted in a relationship to remain monogamous. Because of his or her dual sexual attraction, there will be one aspect of a bisexual's identity that will not be fulfilled in a relationship. As a result, there is the fear that the bisexual cannot be content with one gender only, and will need to satisfy the other attraction as well. Both the homosexual and the heterosexual communities are wary of bisexuals due to the fear of infidelity.