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* Loss of interest in potential or actual partners when they romantically initiate |
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* Fantasizing about romance but preferring it only in theory, not in practice |
* Fantasizing about romance but preferring it only in theory, not in practice |
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| + | * The craving for intimacy but then finding it uncomfortable when the intimacy is returned or given |
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| + | * Wanting to be loved but not wanting a relationship |
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The word "lithromantic," coined by Ian (stopanthropomorphizingme on Tumblr) comes from the Greek word ''lithos, ''which means "stone." This is an allusion to the [https://xanwest.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/what-is-stone/ stone sexual identity], which originated with butch lesbians and transmasculine people.<ref>[https://stopanthropomorphizingme.tumblr.com/post/86509983303/on-lith-and-stone On Lith and Stone]</ref> |
The word "lithromantic," coined by Ian (stopanthropomorphizingme on Tumblr) comes from the Greek word ''lithos, ''which means "stone." This is an allusion to the [https://xanwest.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/what-is-stone/ stone sexual identity], which originated with butch lesbians and transmasculine people.<ref>[https://stopanthropomorphizingme.tumblr.com/post/86509983303/on-lith-and-stone On Lith and Stone]</ref> |
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| − | Like with any romantic orientation, lithromantic individuals can identify with any sexual orientation label. |
+ | Like with any romantic orientation, lithromantic individuals can identify with any sexual orientation label. |
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Lithoromantic or Akoiromantic flag..png|Akoi/Lithoromantic flag designed by thejasmineelf |
Lithoromantic or Akoiromantic flag..png|Akoi/Lithoromantic flag designed by thejasmineelf |
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Lithromantic-1200x720.jpg|Created by Rainbow Flags on Deviantart |
Lithromantic-1200x720.jpg|Created by Rainbow Flags on Deviantart |
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Revision as of 01:22, 28 April 2022
Lithromantic (also known as akoiromantic or apromantic) is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum. Lithromanticism describes romantic attraction without the desire for reciprocation.
Lithromantic experiences may include:
- Feeling romantic attraction that fades upon being reciprocated
- Feeling romantic attraction but preferring not to act on it
- Experiencing discomfort upon entering a romantic relationship with a crush
- Loss of interest in potential or actual partners when they romantically initiate
- Fantasizing about romance but preferring it only in theory, not in practice
- The craving for intimacy but then finding it uncomfortable when the intimacy is returned or given
- Wanting to be loved but not wanting a relationship
The word "lithromantic," coined by Ian (stopanthropomorphizingme on Tumblr) comes from the Greek word lithos, which means "stone." This is an allusion to the stone sexual identity, which originated with butch lesbians and transmasculine people.[1]
Like with any romantic orientation, lithromantic individuals can identify with any sexual orientation label.
Or Lithromantic or akoiromantic has several alternative flags.
Akoi/Lithoromantic flag designed by thejasmineelf
Created by Rainbow Flags on Deviantart
Akoiromantic / Lithromantic flag by Pride Color Schemes on Tumblr
Lithromantic Flag