Asexual and Aromantic?

[Ally Merden]

Hey, I'm wondering if there's a term for this. In relationships, I'm either asexual or aromantic. Never at the same time. Like, I could have a completely romantic relationship with someone, but not sexual. And vice versa.

[Ravenboots]

Hey there,

 

I guess first off sexuality in general is seen to be pretty flexible. You might find yourself flux between the two, and might find for years you might only enjoy one thing, or the other. I guess in a way labels only go onto the surface and are more like a guideline about you...it doesn't mean you have to be that forever etc. It kind of sounds like grey-ace/ grey-romantic. Not sure, regardless labels are something you have to choose for yourself if it suits. 

[Redshirt Jim]

I think it maybe the 'demi' term as in demisexual demiromantic. 

And you might have to explain to people in a more detail as what do you meant by the term. 

Hope it helps 

 

LLAP 

[roland.o]

Hello Ally, have some cake ! Here's a list of labels you might want to check out:

https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/123256-asexuality-sexual-orientation-lexicon-read-me/#comment-1061345333

 

"cross oriented" is a rather generic term, but seems to match your situation on a metaphorical level :-)

http://everydayfeminism.com/2016/07/cross-orientation-101/

 

[Ally Merden]

Thank you all! It was very helpful.