ALL ABOUT GREYROMANTIC !
What does Greyromantic mean?
Greyromantic is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum, and those on this spectrum feel little to no romantic attraction to others, regardless of their sexual orientation. That said, it's possible to be greyromantic and have strong sexual and platonic bonds, too. Greyromantic people may experience romantic attraction in different ways. Some greyromantic people may experience romantic attraction but not want a relationship, some even may have issues differentiating between platonic and romantic attraction. It’s different for everyone - Let’s get into it more!
How does romantic attraction work for Greyromantic people?
Greyromantic people experience romantic desire infrequently. Some may under certain conditions, or somewhat regularly but with less intensity than an alloromantic person would. So while greyromance is an expression of aromance, the two don’t always mean the same thing. Greyromantic people may still desire a romantic relationship, just don’t experience romantic attraction a lot. Some may even experience it often but may not want to actually be in a romantic relationship. Everyone experiences it differently!
Where does the name come from?
The queer community has always been about exploration of all kinds of identity, gender, sexuality, and romanticism. Greyromanticism allows people to explore the "grey" area, or undefined, part of romantic attraction.
What are some of the experiences that come with being Greyromantic?
• Experiencing romantic attraction infrequently.
• Experience romantic attraction very weakly.
• Feeling romantic attraction but not desiring a romantic relationship.
• Feeling unsure about how to identify romantic
attraction or how to draw the line between romantic and non-romantic, and consequently feeling unsure about having experienced it or not.
• Experiencing attraction that is only ambiguously romantic.
• Feeling alienated from romance.
• Feeling attraction only in specific circumstances.
NOTE ;
This is not all the experiences! Greyromanticism is a grey area, people explore that area in many different ways! This is just a few that some, including me, can/may experience.
Can Greyromantic people still pursue a romantic relationship?
Of course! Like I said, Greyromanticism is all about being a grey area of romance. Greyromantics aren’t going to be the same when it comes to romance and romantic attraction. if you or your partner identifies as greyromantic, you can still have a fulfilling relationship.
SOURCES
Greyromantic - Aromantic WIKI
What Does It Mean to Be Greyromantic?
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