Bisexuals are generally misunderstood, because they do not belong to the homosexual community or the straight community. They are commonly referred to as “fence sitters,” who are not involved in the interests of either community. In The Scientific Quest to Prove that Bisexuality Exists, there was an example of a bisexual woman who felt she couldn't even come out to her college's lesbian community. The fact that one sexual orientation minority can actually fear another sexual minority based on inaccurate stereotypes is a tragedy to say the least. The stereotype that bisexual people are unreliable and create a “wild card” of insecurity in a relationship has made them shunned by both gay and straight partners. Bisexuals are often not even taken seriously because it is assumed that they cannot maintain a monogamous relationship. In Bisexuality: The Psychology and Politics of an Invisible Minority, this stereotype was debunked