“I - really? You still want to be friends even if I don’t want to date you?”
All in Personal
Paperdoll
“’But for one glorious moment, I touched the sun.’”
Loveable
“You’ve never been kissed?! You’re joking.”
Untitled
fortunately, this is rarely an issue with my gay friends since i'm clear about my boundaries. i do feel like an outcast at times, though.
Touch and Go
So for now, I’ll walk that tightrope of compromise, walk, and fall and fall again until I have my footing.
There’s something about David and Jonathan
But what if both perspectives meet somewhere in the middle? What if they weren’t straight, and what if they weren’t gay? What if they were homoromantic, even asexual?
To You, From 2019
I can finally say, I am much healthier and happier without her. From 2022 until some day, I have someone who understands the Asexual experience, and loves me.
Conversation Plan and Reflection: Introducing my Ace Identity (Or: How I realized it wasn't safe to come out)
Hermit crab essay by Justin Ancheta.
Invisible
I gaze at the mirror, as if trying to decipher the ancient mystery of my identity, of my true self–
i am tired of doubting my demisexuality
Asexuality is not a mental illness, but if you’re a depressed and anxious demisexual just trying your best, blaming your sexuality that you’ve suddenly started talking about on mental illness can worsen queer imposter syndrome.
Normal
For a time, it made me feel worse, a freak in all parts of my life. I wouldn’t get my happily ever after, someone to spend my days with, someone who was mine and no one else’s.
A Plastic Rose
But what can a single plastic rose do?
Something fishy
“But you realize he’s probably not asexual.” “Definitely not asexual.” “Then why do you wanna ruin his life?”
My Love is For Me
We need to replenish ourselves before we can offer anything to someone else.
Unconditionally and Irrevocably Asexual
In Midnight Sun, Edward struggles with experiencing attraction in a different way than his partner, and then faces the distinct challenge of trying to explain it. Reading Twilight from his point of view made me feel like someone – albeit a fictional vampire – understands.
Weaponizing My Youth: Growing Up Aromantic and the Fear of Missing Out
"No, I think they really were just friends."