You cannot pick the person who you would like to fall in love with. No one can force love.

In high school, there was a smart, nice, sweet guy who asked me out. He really would have been the perfect boyfriend. But I turned him down for a 'bad boy'. On paper, it was a black and white decision - I should have gone for the nice guy. But my heart would not listen to my head and I dated the other one.

It is no different for a gay person. In their head, they know that it would be easier to love someone of the opposite sex. They wouldn't have to face being an outcast because of who they love. But their heart tells them differently, and they can't help that.

No one can choose who they love. It doesn't work that way. And asking someone to supress their feelings is just wrong.