I was scrolling down to find someone to quote for emphasis, but it turns out everyone here has something good to say.

So I second everyone in here, and I welcome you with open arms to BF and the Zoo society.

I hope to see more of you in the future :) Welcome to the family. :beer:

Hello, welcome, and congrats!

I'm also in the transition between guilt and acceptance...isn't nice to just let it out?

Anyway, best of luck!

We are our own worst enemies.

Initially I had some moral questions about my decision to become involved with my female dog years ago; Where people live (i.e., the type of people who surround them) does have an effect on such things...ask anyone whose ever lived in the "Bible Belt" about tolerance and acceptance; or rather, how difficult that is to find. -_-

Finally I simply did with the issue as I do with many other ones...I disregard what others think. But beyond that was a certain feeling of loneliness, of wondering "are there others like me? What if I'm the only one??" That, I think, was really the hardest part. Remember, this was pre-BF (Hell for that matter it was pre-internet, lol) so I never imagined such a community could exist.

I'm so glad it does. B)

And yes, it does feel like a weight is lifted off you. Acceptance of your decision, and realizing that it is ok, that you're not wrong to feel or act in such a manner, is a major victory for yourself. Big grats on the win.

I'm really curious what you guys mean when you say you are 'zoo' and stuff. Does that mean you prefer animals over humans, or just that you also like animals? Would someone be zoo if they prefer humans but think lady lions are kinda hot? I don't really follow since -philia usually means you got a pref for something.

some zoos prefer animals over humans, but not always.
What makes a person a zoophile is that they actually feel romantic love towards animals, rather than just having sex (bestiality)
Hope that answered your question. ^_^