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[[File:Original autoromantic .png|thumb|220x220px|Autoromantic flag]] |
[[File:Original autoromantic .png|thumb|220x220px|Autoromantic flag.]] |
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[[File:Autoromantic .jpg|thumb|220x220px|Autoromantic flag without heart]] |
[[File:Autoromantic .jpg|thumb|220x220px|Autoromantic flag without heart.]] |
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'''Autoromanticism''' is when one experiences [[Romantic_Attraction|romantic attraction]], exclusive or not, towards |
'''Autoromanticism''' is when one experiences [[Romantic_Attraction|romantic attraction]], exclusive or not, towards oneself. It can occur in multiple forms as follows: |
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# Having a difficult time with romance coded actions with other people, but fine when carrying them out in fantasies with yourself. |
# Having a difficult time with romance coded actions with other people, but fine when carrying them out in fantasies with yourself. |
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#Feeling little or no attraction to others romantically but feeling attraction to yourself. |
#Feeling little or no attraction to others romantically but feeling attraction to yourself. |
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It can be a form of aromanticism when exclusive or paired with other [[Aromantic Spectrum|arospec]] identities. |
It can be a form of aromanticism when exclusive or paired with other [[Aromantic Spectrum|arospec]] identities. |
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The sexual counterpart to autoromantic is [[Autosexual|autosexual]]. |
The sexual counterpart to autoromantic is [[Autosexual|autosexual]]. |
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[[File:Alt autoro flag heart.png|thumb|223x223px|Alternate |
[[File:Alt autoro flag heart.png|thumb|223x223px|Alternate autoromantic flag.]][[File:Alt autoro flag .png|thumb|221x221px|Alternate autoromantic flag without heart.]] |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The term ''autoromantic'' is first found in 1971, however back then it was simply used as a playful term for a car enthusiast. The term appears again on an internet Usenet group in 2003, that time as a bit of poetic wordplay. The definition it has now notably appears on a forum on the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) in 2007. |
The term ''autoromantic'' is first found in 1971, however back then it was simply used as a playful term for a car enthusiast. The term appears again on an internet Usenet group in 2003, that time as a bit of poetic wordplay. The definition it has now notably appears on a forum on the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) in 2007. |
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The first flags were coined by Pride-Flags on Deviantart on January 20, 2017. |
The first flags were coined by Pride-Flags on Deviantart on January 20, 2017. |
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The alternate flags were coined by |
The alternate flags were coined by Tumblr use p-e-a-r on October 28, 2021. The colours are a mix of the original flags and the [[aromantic]] flag. |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |
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[[Category:Aro-spec identity]] |
[[Category:Aro-spec identity]] |
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[[Category:Romantic Orientation]] |
Revision as of 14:18, 2 November 2021
Autoromanticism is when one experiences romantic attraction, exclusive or not, towards oneself. It can occur in multiple forms as follows:
- Having a difficult time with romance coded actions with other people, but fine when carrying them out in fantasies with yourself.
- Feeling little or no attraction to others romantically but feeling attraction to yourself.
- Fantasizing about a romantic relationship with yourself.
- Feeling attraction to yourself more than what is considered "normal."
It can be a form of aromanticism when exclusive or paired with other arospec identities. The sexual counterpart to autoromantic is autosexual.
History
The term autoromantic is first found in 1971, however back then it was simply used as a playful term for a car enthusiast. The term appears again on an internet Usenet group in 2003, that time as a bit of poetic wordplay. The definition it has now notably appears on a forum on the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) in 2007.
Flag
The first flags were coined by Pride-Flags on Deviantart on January 20, 2017.
The alternate flags were coined by Tumblr use p-e-a-r on October 28, 2021. The colours are a mix of the original flags and the aromantic flag.
Resources
- https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Autoromantic-668105598
- https://www.dictionary.com/e/gender-sexuality/autoromantic/#:~:text=Autoromantic%20is%20a%20term%20for,Its%20sexual%20counterpart%20is%20autosexual.
- https://p-e-a-r.tumblr.com/post/666347719077593088/new-autoromantic-flag-because-i-didnt-like-the