Irina hose
This is how the “Princess Charming” experienced her coming-out
As “Princess Charming”, Irina hose wants to ensure “more visibility and acceptance” for lesbian women.
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“Princess Charming” Irina hose reveals in an interview why she takes part in a lesbian dating show and how her coming-out went.
As the first “Princess Charming”, Irina Schlauch is looking for great love (from May 25th on TVNow). In the first lesbian dating show, 20 single women vie for their hearts. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, the 30-year-old lawyer reveals why she takes part in the format, how her coming-out went and what her dream woman has to bring with her.
Why did you decide to go looking for love on TV as “Princess Charming”?
Irina Schlauch: I’ve been a fan of the “Prince Charming” format from the very beginning and I hope that we lesbian women will now create more visibility and acceptance through the format. And if I still have the chance to fall in love in the sun on a beautiful island: It couldn’t be better.
Which “Prince” was your favorite and what do you think of the new candidate?
Hose: I think both princes, Nicolas and Alex, did a great job. I am following in big footsteps. The first season in particular picked me up emotionally. The new Prince Kim makes a super personable first impression. So I’m really looking forward to his trip.
How was it for you to meet 20 single women at once?
Hose: At first I was very nervous and overwhelmed with the situation, but the group made it very easy for me to embark on this shared adventure and took away a large part of my nervousness.
Didn’t the potential for flirting within the field of participants bother you?
Hose: The potential for flirting within the participants didn’t bother me. That is also a special feature of the format. It was only important to me to find out who was really interested in me. But if relationships develop among the candidates, that’s a nice thing: after all, I want only one and not all 20 in the end.
You have a twin sister. How did she react to your “Princess Charming” participation?
Hose: On the one hand it was critical, but on the other hand it also supported me in everything. I know she will always stand by me no matter what decisions I make.
You had your first relationship with a man, the following ones exclusively with women. How did you find out that you are into women?
Hose: I noticed in my youth that I also like women because I always found women interesting. But then I was with a man for a long time and during that time that wasn’t an issue for me. After this relationship, I only fell in love with women.
How did you experience your coming out then?
Hose: Fortunately, my coming out was very unspectacular. But that’s because I was brought up very tolerant and knew that my parents and friends would react positively. I then just told my mother over breakfast that I didn’t have a new boyfriend now, but a girlfriend.
To what extent have you had to struggle with prejudice?
Hose: I’ve had to hear many times that I’ve probably never met the right man and that’s why I’m into women. It’s frustrating. But otherwise I have had few negative experiences or had to fight with prejudices. But I also know that I am very privileged in many ways.
How difficult has it been for you to get to know women so far?
Hose: I don’t have any major problems getting to know women. I’m very open, like to get to know new people and when I’m shy – which also happens – I try to convey to the woman through eye contact that I’m interested. It usually works very well (laughs).
What does your dream woman have to bring with her in terms of appearance and character?
Hose: Visually, I like natural and sporty women. In terms of character, I am very attracted to humorous, open, self-confident and adventurous women.
And what do you bring with you and which quirks does your partner have to deal with?
Hose: I can listen well and I am open to all kinds of fun. But my partner would have to deal with my stubbornness and impatience.
Do you dream of a wedding and your own family?
Hose: I don’t necessarily have to get married in the classic way, but I definitely wish for a day when I celebrate with my family and closest friends that I have found someone with whom I would like to spend the rest of my life. I definitely want my own family.