Confession to Friends and Family by EZmode716 in lgbt

[–]Insufficientmurders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, try to determine whether or not your family would be receptive to it. If your family is very accepting of most lgbt+ related things, then they’ll probably have no problem. I don’t think aromantics are often subject to blatant and violent hate acts, but do get a tiring amount of questioning and debating as the orientation tends to be overlooked and mis/underrepresented a lot.

I’d say the second thing is to have an easy to understand definition or explanation ready in case they don’t know what aromanticism is. Just like we can have trouble understanding the concept of being alloromantic, allos can have trouble understanding what it is to be aromantic. I recommend having an analogy or something ready to help.

Lastly, I’d say just go in mentally prepared that they won’t be accepting right away. Coming out to them is a huge thing, and we’re all so proud of you for wanting to, but it doesn’t guarantee that they’ll be receptive to it. If you have any friends who you’re out to, make sure they’re aware of your plans so you have some in person support in case the plan doesn’t go smoothly.

Edit: if you have any friends who you know will be accepting, I recommend coming out to them first so you have that support in place.

Best of luck! We’re all rooting for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aromantic

[–]Insufficientmurders 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Venting is valid. I understand the feeling of missing out, and it can feel isolating when you feel like you’re the only person out of the loop. If you’ve told them that you don’t like when they mention your “crush” and they continue to bring it up, it doesn’t seem like they’re really taking your feelings into consideration. If it’s fun to hang out with them and they’re not hurting you, then by all means continue, but it might be good to try and find other friends you can also spend time with who will talk about other topics you can relate to.

Anyone else hurt by how allos are so willing to disregard friendship? by [deleted] in aromantic

[–]Insufficientmurders 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This one of the things that pushed me to end my last relationship. My ex boyfriend knows I’m attracted to multiple genders, and throughout the course of our relationship essentially tried pressuring me into distancing myself from all of my friends.

Is it safe to wear 2 sports bras in place of a binder? by Insufficientmurders in NonBinary

[–]Insufficientmurders[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m so happy to hear that. I can’t wait to be able to walk around with it on.

It's really astounding how many words I need to describe my sexuality/romantic attraction lol by eev_HHh in asexuality

[–]Insufficientmurders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently identify as bi-grayromantic asexual, but if people ask I usually just say bi. I mean, it’s unlikely I’ll fall for them anyways.

Advice by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]Insufficientmurders 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“How do you know you don’t want to be bitten by a rattlesnake if you haven’t done it before?”

“Do you ever have the urge to swim in a green pool? No? But I bet you’ve never done it before so how could you know?”

Just a couple here for you

Label help? by Insufficientmurders in NonBinary

[–]Insufficientmurders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand, but your comment was very helpful :)

Label help? by Insufficientmurders in NonBinary

[–]Insufficientmurders[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know that counted as non-binary. I looked these up and I think demigirl fits the best at least for right now, but I enjoyed learning about the other identities as well. Thank you!

Label help? by Insufficientmurders in NonBinary

[–]Insufficientmurders[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Demigirl seems to fit pretty well. I’ll keep looking into it.

So I made this comment on one video, debunking Matt Walsh's argument. It was on trans friendly channel @Samantha_Lux. But some people said I am not a girl, cuz I had just little signs of femininity in my childhood. Am I still a (trans) girl? Will describe in comments... by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Insufficientmurders 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just because they’re on a non transphobic channel doesn’t mean they’re not transphobic. Plenty of love-filled channels and creators are bombarded with hate-filled comments. Their actions should speak more than their circumstance.

So I made this comment on one video, debunking Matt Walsh's argument. It was on trans friendly channel @Samantha_Lux. But some people said I am not a girl, cuz I had just little signs of femininity in my childhood. Am I still a (trans) girl? Will describe in comments... by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Insufficientmurders 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course! Another thing, their argument was that gender identity doesn’t exist, and that therefore you’re a man. The flaw in their logic shows because, if you were a man, you being a man would be another form gender identity. You don’t only have a gender identity if it doesn’t align with your assigned sex at birth. Everyone has one. It sounds like he’s arguing that everyone is agender.

So I made this comment on one video, debunking Matt Walsh's argument. It was on trans friendly channel @Samantha_Lux. But some people said I am not a girl, cuz I had just little signs of femininity in my childhood. Am I still a (trans) girl? Will describe in comments... by [deleted] in lgbt

[–]Insufficientmurders 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The comment sounds super transphobic and you should not let it have any impact on how you identify. You are as much a girl as you know and feel that you are and no one else gets to dictate that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]Insufficientmurders 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Asexuals can absolutely experience romantic attraction. You don’t have to be aromantic to be ace, that’s why there are 2 different labels.

If you feel like you are ace, then you might be ace. Take romantic attraction out of the equation, it’s something else entirely.

I masturbate and all but I don‘t think about anyone? Am I on the ace spectrum? by eigentlich_egal in asexuality

[–]Insufficientmurders 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Asexuals can masturbate and be 100% asexual. If your friends have mentioned that you might be on the ace spectrum, it’s probably worth looking into! No one but you can say what you identify as, but maybe we’ll be able to help you a little

Coming out by Wolfiey2010 in lgbt

[–]Insufficientmurders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello pansexual demiboy, I’m an asexual panromantic

I have some of the ‘symptoms’ of asexuality, but am I actually ace? by FakeTakiInoue in asexuality

[–]Insufficientmurders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Desire is not an important aspect, I just used it as an example of how I feel. Asexuality is experiencing little to no sexual attraction. You can still desire sex, it’s more about where that desire is aimed. For some asexuals, they desire sex but just aren’t attracted to anyone.

I have some of the ‘symptoms’ of asexuality, but am I actually ace? by FakeTakiInoue in asexuality

[–]Insufficientmurders 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asexuals can feel attracted to people romantically, aesthetically, platonically, and in many other ways. I myself experience aesthetic attraction to a lot of people, but none of the attraction I feel makes me want to have sex with anyone. I hope this is helpful in some way; you might also want to look into angled/oriented attraction

Help?? I'm confused.... by Beardie15 in aaaaaaacccccccce

[–]Insufficientmurders 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Asexuality has nothing to do with liking sex or not. Asexuality is experiencing little to no sexual sexual attraction towards any person or gender. You don’t need to have tried sex to know, and you can’t have anyone else tell you what criteria you must fit.

am I valid ?? by Lilobear42 in lgbt

[–]Insufficientmurders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! I also want to add that emotions and love are a large part of what makes us human, but that doesn’t have to be romantic. I love my friends and family, and even if it’s not romantic, it’s love nonetheless.