Lithromantic

A romantic orientation on the asexual spectrum which describes an individual who feels romantic attraction towards others, but who does not desire reciprocation of that attraction or does not wish to enter a romantic relationship. (Please note that romantic orientation is separate from sexual orientation.)

Some feel that this term is appropriation of an aspect of the lesbian community and prefer the term akoiromantic, which means the same thing.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" "Sorry, but I'm lithromantic. I really like you, but I don't want a relationship that way."

"I had such a crush on Julie, but when she tried to kiss me, I felt really uncomfortable. I think I might be lithromantic."

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Lithromantic

A romantic orientation which falls on the aromantic spectrum. It is when you prefer it if person you have romantic feelings for does not reciprocate your feelings, and can lead to a feeling of discomfort if they do reciprocate your feelings. Due to some people feeling that this term appropriates an aspect of the lesbian community, some people prefer the term akoiromantic or apromantic, which mean the exact same thing.

Bill: “You like Chad?”
Alan: “Isn’t it obvious?”
Bill: “Well why don’t you ask him out then?”
Alan: “Lol no”
Bill: “Oh, are you lithromantic?”
Alan: “I prefer the term akoiromantic, but close enough.”

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