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As our understanding of people’s diverse sexual and romantic experiences expands, so too does our list of terms grow to help put these feelings into words and make them feel more concrete. Cupioromanticism is one such romantic orientation, and it’s a micro label that can be found along the aromantic spectrum. Whether you’re just now hearing this word for the first time, or if the word “cupioromantic” resonates with you on a more personal level, it’s important that we all take some time to learn about these unique experiences. Keep reading to learn all about cupioromanticism, what it means, and how to tell if you might be cupioromantic.
Things You Should Know
- Someone who is cupioromantic often desires a romantic relationship, but does not usually feel romantic attraction.
- Cupioromanticism is a micro label that falls along the aromantic spectrum.
- A cupioromantic might want a relationship for reasons other than romance, such as the intimacy, passion, and exclusivity that comes with a relationship.
- Signs you might be cupioromantic include not having many or any crushes, only liking the idea of romance in fiction, and avoiding people you think might want a relationship.
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QuestionWhat age should you be sure of your sexuality? I am twelve and have never had a crush but badly want not to be on the asexual/aromantic spectrum. Please help me.TobiasTop AnswererWhen it comes to figuring out what your sexuality is, there's no set age when you "should be sure of" anything. It's pretty common for some people to still be figuring out what their sexuality is even as adults, and there's nothing wrong with changing your mind if you find that there's an identity that explains you better. Twelve is about the age when many people start having crushes, but there are also plenty of people who don't necessarily start falling in love until they're in their late teens - or older. There's a possibility that this could be true for you as well. Whichever identity you think suits you best, it's important to accept yourself.
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QuestionI'm not entirely sure whether I'm cupioromantic, but I wanted to ask about the general signs of having a crush or being romantically/sexually attracted to someone.Quillj6Community AnswerThe signs are listed in the article above, or you can look it up on a search engine. You can even talk to people you know to find out how they know when they have a crush. It’s OK to be confused.
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QuestionHello, I'm 12 and I think I'm a cupioromantic. Tell me what should I do? I can date if I feel virtually no romantic attraction. I desperately want relationships, cute names, gifts, dates. I'm so sad aCommunity AnswerIf you feel no romantic attraction to anyone you know, you just haven't met the right person yet. You're too young to draw final conclusions about your capacity for romance. Give it some time.
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Warnings
- Keep in mind that romantic and sexual orientations and identities are based on people’s subjective experiences. It’s completely valid for someone’s feelings and desires to change or be more uncertain, since there’s no one way a person is supposed to feel.Thanks
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