Can I be attracted to a gender but not in a sexual way? Like I want to be with them but not have sex with them?
gracefulSunshine62
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Nov 27, 2015
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Yes its entirely possible! Sexual orientation is different than romantic orientation. You can be romantically attracted to a certain gender but not sexually attracted to that same gender. That is a very valid identity :)
Uncallic
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Jan 10, 2017
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Yes there is many different kinds of emotions when you are attracted to someone, sexual, emotional and romantic and you can feel like you are attracted to that gender emotionally but wouldn't be comfortable having sex with them.
avanef
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May 8, 2017
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Of course, there's nothing wrong with not being sexually attracted to someone but still wanting to be with them. I mean, they might not be okay with that and think it's not worth it, or they might be with you. But there's nothing wrong with that, some people are attracted to someone only sexually and not feelings and other wise, but it's all due to that person.
Anonymous
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Feb 1, 2016
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Sure, I think we are definitely capable of being attracted to a gender but not in a sexual way. Personally, values like loyalty, creativity and kindness are aspects of a person I find attractive, regardless of gender.
PacificSunrise
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Feb 17, 2016
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Certainly. We are attracted to certain gender for various reason. One specific example I heard that some people find girls easier to talk to about emotional stuff. Whether it's true or not, it is based on personal preferences. And these preferences come in all sorts.
Anonymous
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Apr 12, 2015
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Asexual attraction and platonic attraction are very much legitimate and real things. It is perfectly normal and not at all something to frown upon. The best option is to discuss the limits and interests of both involved parties to be sure that everyone is on the same page for their wants and desires in a relationship as emotionally intimate as anything involving the word or concept of "love." Just because it doesn't involve sex or sexual desire does not mean it isn't love, desire, or intimate.
Anonymous
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Jun 30, 2015
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Of course you can! Platonic relationships are everywhere, most people would call that friendship though. :)
Anonymous
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Aug 3, 2015
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Yes! That's probably your romantic orientation, which can be different from your sexual orientation.
Anonymous
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Oct 26, 2015
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That's called romantic attraction. You can experience romantic attraction but not sexual attraction, or the other way around, or both or neither. You can also experience romantic attraction to a different group of people than you experience sexual attraction.
Anonymous
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Mar 15, 2016
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Yes! There are two forms of attraction that you can use in this case. There is romantic attraction (i.e. Homoromantic: the ROMANTIC attraction to people of the opposite sex) and sexual attraction. In this case you may be asexual and a separate romantic orientation. I recommend googling some romantic orientations to see if any apply to you.
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