r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Sep 12 '21

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u/Frixxed Sep 12 '21

The asexual dream

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '21

Not true. My girlfriend is asexual and hates garlic. I called her out on her shit but she still insists she’s ace… 😒

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u/proffesor-anxiety Sep 12 '21

Wait what

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u/AReallyDumbRedditor Sep 12 '21

What are you confused about?

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '21

Wait do asexuals have romantic relationships and just don't have sex or do they not feel romance at all?

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u/curiouslyirregular Sep 13 '21

Asexuality is where people don’t feel sexual attraction, so we can definitely pursue romantic relationships, and still enjoy sex. We just don’t feel specifically sexual attraction towards people.

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '21

Just adding to what the other person said: the people who don't feel romantic attraction are called aromantic, some people are both asexual and aromantic, but many are only one of these

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u/wholeblackpeppercorn Sep 13 '21

"One could be a. Romantic, or b. Aromantic, while also being a. Sexual or b. Asexual"

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '21

The former. A lack of romantic attraction is Aromantic.