cijay Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I don't think you need to get too far away from using terms and words to define yourself (I stay away from the word lable, reminds me of a grocery store or scientist's shelf) and I sure don't mind defining my sexuality. It's not the first thing on the list I would say about myself (tho' I probably will stick it pretty close to the top next time some guy hits on me "Hi, I'm Cijay, I'm asexual and not looking for a relationship, glad to meet you." LOL) but it is part of who I am. Any time you volunteer a "term" for who you are, it's best that it be relevant to the situation. I'm not going to put that I'm epileptic on a job application or penpal ad but I'd mention it at a new dentist's or doctor's office because it's something they may need to know. So, I don't use asexuality to define myself but if the need comes up in a conversation, I'm ready to use it. Link to post Share on other sites
alexparker Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Welcome to AVEN, Emily! Link to post Share on other sites
Emily Posted August 16, 2004 Author Share Posted August 16, 2004 Hi Alex. Thanks for the welcome. Much appreciated. :) Link to post Share on other sites
VivreEstEsperer Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hi Emily! Welcome to AVEN! I hope you enjoy it here! Kate Link to post Share on other sites
Jackiemac Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Hi Emily Welcome to AVEN I'm 32 but it was only last year, having found AVEN that I accepted myself as being asexual. It was a long journey to get here having fended off boyfriends in the past (because I was scared of them making a move sexually towards me!) before having a relationship with another woman but never quite accepting myself as a lesbian. I remember being really emotional when I first found the site because for the first time in my life I'd managed to find other people that I could really relate to. AVEN is a fab community - Glad you found us all. Enjoy!! Link to post Share on other sites
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