Valentine's Day is an in-your-face holiday that centers on sexual and romantic feelings. What do you do if you're asexual or aromantic and don't have any?
Sexual intimacy is often placed on a pedestal to sell products, especially for Valentine’s Day, Pollitt said, but love without romance or sex is just as valid and fulfilling for asexual and aromantic people. As more people understand that, there will be more support for people exploring their relationship wants, hopes and needs.
“They’re always there for me, the first person I go to every time I need to talk about something,” Withers said. “They did research on my disability just so that they can do their best to take care of me whenever things go south with it, and every moment that I need them to take care of me when it comes to that, they are always right by my side.”
“Figuring out romantic and sexual orientation are two separate things, and can therefore be different, really put things into perspective for me when I found the asexuality spectrum,” she said. Amber Brown, 31, said she has always enjoyed Valentine’s Day. As a child, she used to give cards to friends and family. As an adult, she uses the day to show her appreciation for them. Free from “the stress of a toxic romantic relationship, she’s going out for drinks with friends on Feb. 14.
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