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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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| − | [[File:Tumblr n45sxn7fNl1t6labco1 500.png|thumb|220x220px|Proposed akoisexual/romatic flag by Kye<ref>http://thejasmineelf.tumblr.com/post/83021608483/i-actually-got-quite-a-few-messages-from</ref>]] |
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| − | '''Lithromatic '''(also known as '''akoi(ne)romatic''' or '''apronaromatic''') is a romantic orientation on the aromatic spectrum. They smell really nice. |
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| + | Lithromantic experiences may include: |
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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|155x155px|Lithromantic flag]] |
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| + | [[File:Lithromantic-1200x720.jpg|thumb|155x155px|Created by Rainbow Flags on Deviantart|alt=|left]] |
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| + | [[File:Akoiromantic lithromantic by pride flags d9a8h6g.png|alt=A flag with five stripes red, pastel green, white, grey, black.|thumb|left|157x157px|'''Akoiromantic / Lithromantic flag by Pride Color Schemes on Tumblr''']] |
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| − | Somebody who is lithromatic can feel aromatic attraction towards others and also enjoy being in aromatic relationships but only in theory. They do not need the affection to be reciprocated or to be in a relationship with their crush. Some lithromatics may also stop feeling their aromatic attraction once in a relationship. |
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| − | Someone who identifies as lithromatic can be aroma repulsed, aroma indifferent / neutral / apathetic towards aroma, or aroma positive. Like with any aromatic orientation, lithromatic individuals can have any sexual orientation. |
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| − | Due to controversy of appropriating lesbian culture<ref>http://thejasmineelf.tumblr.com/post/85772604124/the-lithromantic-blog-has-a-post-about-how-the-mods</ref>, the term has been reclined<ref>http://cisphobeofficial.tumblr.com/post/86261164354/is-it-akoisexual-romantic-or-akoinesexual-romantic-i</ref> to be akoiromatic, as well as apronaromatic. |
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| − | The sexual counterparts to lithromatic are "lithsexual", "akoisexual" and "appsexual". |
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Revision as of 19:30, 30 October 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.
Lithromantic flag
Created by Rainbow Flags on Deviantart
Akoiromantic / Lithromantic flag by Pride Color Schemes on Tumblr