Yes, romantic attraction would be more like a crush? For me it's just wanting to start dating someone (without having sex). That doesn't mean I love them yet, I just want to get to know them better in that way. March 27, 2023 at 12:52AM

just went on a date. told him i wasn’t looking for anything intimate. said it was ok. show up to the date.... and he’s asking me for a handjob. why are they always expecting something fucking sexual? why can’t two heterosexual people of opposite genders, have a platonic relationship?! i honestly blame myself, but its not my fault for being attractive? i dont even know what to say at this point. Submitted March 27, 2023 at 01:12AM just went on a date. told him i wasn’t looking for anything intimate. said it was ok. show up to the date.... and he’s asking me for a handjob. why are they always expecting something fucking sexual? why can’t two heterosexual people of opposite genders, have a platonic relationship?! i honestly blame myself, but its not my fault for being attractive? i dont even know what to say at this point.

I've been on four dates with a guy. Our fifth date is scheduled for this Friday. His dating profile says "better in person" whereas mine says "big texter". Even before our first meeting, there has only been one time he has reached out for "proof of life" and I've reached out to make sure the dates were even still on to which he enthusiastically replies he's looking forward to them. Our dates are usually a week apart and lasts several hours with flowing conversation and fun. I'm fine initiating texts and he usually replies in a few hours; however, for me it's odd to not hear from someone for days at a time. Is this the new norm, especially for people that aren't into small talk? I do plan to bring this up with him as the gaps in communication are putting me off. Submitted March 27, 2023 at 12:15AM I've been on four dates with a guy. Our fifth date is scheduled for this Friday. His dating profile says "better in person

Isn’t the “P” also for pansexual/panromantic? March 26, 2023 at 11:36PM

https://www.idrlabs.com/asexuality-spectrum/test.php Estrangement from sexual culture, lack of romantic attraction, and averison to sexual behavior were all tied. I wouldn't exactly consider myself aromantic however? I'm just not looking to date anyone right now. March 26, 2023 at 11:32PM

This this this entirely! It is absolutely, entirely, 10000% the abusive partners fault, NOT yours. You are not broken, you are not flawed for being asexual or for being sex repulsed! You are a perfectly awesome person, and you deserve so much better than this. You deserve respect, you deserve happiness, you deserve love, and that ain't it. I hope you're able to get out and safe, and I wish you the best March 26, 2023 at 11:27PM