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'''Lithromantic '''(also known as '''akoiromantic''' or '''apromantic''') is a [[romantic orientation]] on the [[aromantic spectrum]]. Lithromanticism describes romantic attraction without the desire for reciprocation.
   
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Lithromantic experiences may include:
Lithoromanticism is the sexual attraction to Lithium, the third element on the periodic table. [[Category:Romantic Orientations]]
 
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* Feeling romantic attraction that fades upon being reciprocated
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* Feeling romantic attraction but preferring not to act on it
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* Experiencing discomfort upon entering a romantic relationship with a crush
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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
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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>
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Like with any romantic orientation, lithromantic individuals can identify with any sexual orientation label.
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==Flags==
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Lithromantic has a few different flags, with the red-orange-yellow-white-black flag being the most popular.
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[[File:Tumblr n45sxn7fNl1t6labco1 500.png|thumb|left|150px|Lithromantic flag]]
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[[File:Lithromantic-1200x720.jpg|thumb|150px|Created by Rainbow Flags on Deviantart]]
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==References==
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[[Category:Romantic Orientations]]

Revision as of 01:12, 2 September 2020

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 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.

Flags

Lithromantic has a few different flags, with the red-orange-yellow-white-black flag being the most popular.

Tumblr n45sxn7fNl1t6labco1 500

Lithromantic flag

Lithromantic-1200x720

Created by Rainbow Flags on Deviantart




References