Oh I’m sure. I often question myself and my identity simply because I happen to be in a hetero relationship. But it doesn’t make a difference to me that he is a “he,” but hat he’s fun to be around and makes me happy, you know? It’s just easy to forget that although people might see just a straight cis couple, it’s more complicated than that (I’m panromantic grey-ace and he’s demisexual) April 20, 2019 at 07:13AM

25% heterosexual and 25% homosexual (I’m confused/surprised about that last part tbh), which places you in the asexual quadrant. I think on the graph I was in the bottom 1/4 of the ace square visually. April 20, 2019 at 07:09AM

That's true. Though I feel this is one of those things that aphobes and exclusionists use to twist around and say "aces are just cis people" which is not at all what it is. April 20, 2019 at 07:04AM

I could be wrong but I would interpret it as someone who is heteroromantic and asexual, so it’s not necessarily an exclusion thing. Straight is just a lot easier to say than “heteroromantic” April 20, 2019 at 06:59AM

Don't listen to that crap, Reddit says all types of shit that's straight up wrong. Only you and your SO's view of your relationship matters in determining on how it works. If you're feeling uncertain about it you can always talk it out with them to see how they feel. Not everyone's relationships contain the same components but they can all be as deep and real and wonderful as each other. I hope you have the means to take care of yourself and your mental health <3. April 20, 2019 at 06:56AM

I'm ace and super anxious, especially around social situations. In my experience, while there is some slight overlap, they tend to manifest in different ways. I get stressed while IN relationships due to social pressures and expectations, but I dont get stressed ABOUT relationships, if that makes sense. In the strictest sense, you answered your own concern in your post! If you dont experience sexual attraction, that's the one criteria for being ace, if that's the label you're comfortable with using! Labels can always evolve with you, so don't pressure yourself into choosing one that doesn't feel right! If you just need to chat about stuff in general feel free to reach out! I'm happy to help however I can! April 20, 2019 at 06:53AM

Or those bread packagings that are overly romantic: https://www.reddit.com/r/de/comments/bcnthz/aus_der_serie_romantischer_lebensmittel/ April 20, 2019 at 06:48AM