I'm still processing it. (And I don't plan on making the nb stuff known unless I have to offline.) But...

I came out as asexual to my mom last night, the one who I was most concerned about telling. She took it a lot better than I thought she would, especially after I explained some things, it clicked even more. I got the usual "Some people just don't want relationships." Which I elaborated on not wanting a sexual one and I saw the proverbial light go off of her understanding.

I was honestly expecting something akin to her being like, "OH YOU MEAN LIKE PLANTS?" Instead, I got hugs and support.

So yeah, I get to start the new year out of the closet. I'm a little excited about that, lmao.

You're no longer an aloe like me. I'm happy for you hug ;___;

Happy to hear that!

My family (parents, sister) do accept it, too - the rest of the world is a different story. I would be the richest person alive if I would take 1€ each time someone starts about me NEEDING ANOTHER PERSON IN MY LIFE/BED SO BADLY BOOHOO. No, I don't?

No, but I will return to water you once in a while, my dear plant friend. <3

I know, right?? I'm not opposed to the idea but at the same time, I got other things I need to tend to first and foremost. If something like that comes along, yay. If not, yay. But I don't need that to be fulfilled.

Me neither. I have never been in love with someone and I never had the desire to be together with someone. When I was young everyone told me I was just a "late bloomer" for sure and that one day I would fall in love etc.. Now I'm in my mid-thirties, I am still not interested in love or a relationship of any sort so I think I can say that I'm not that "late bloomer".

Hey, it's different for everyone. c: I too never bloomed in that regard.

That's one reason it never made sense to me of "Two sizes fit all." That being you're either a man or a woman or you're straight or gay. It just... there's too much variety in life already, why must there be only two options for this?

That's what I don't get either.

My way of life says: Let everyone be what they are - as long as they don't hurt anyone else, where's the problem? Man, if someone sees themself as a limbo-dancing toaster from mars, good for them! Not my job to judge that, right?

Right. XD How would a toaster limbo dance though?

No idea, but it would be interesting to watch for sure XP

That's wonderful news!! Congrats to you! I came out as asexual and agender (lean towards male on the spectrum) a while ago. Most of my friends are totally cool with it and my family is also very accepting, even if it's sometimes confusing for them. I remember being told "just wait a few years" when I was younger. At the time I had never even heard about asexuality and just figured I was "weird". But now I know there's nothing wrong with me, it most certainly was not "a phase" and I am, in fact, not a plant. XD

That's a great motto to live by. Also I wanna see a limbo-dancing toaster now. XD

%'D

Guess it's just how I was raised, my parents think that way, too luckily. I still remember when someone in my class came out as being gay. We got along very well and often hang around together during school breaks etc.. OF COURSE everyone, their mom and dog suddenly was like "OMG THERE IS A GAY IN YOUR AREA! BE CAREFUL THEY WANT TO HOOK UP WITH YOU!!!" and I was just like "WHAT? Have I missed a memo?" I mean, if I am informed correctly, heterosexual people don't want to hook up with every man/woman on planet earth, right? So why should this be different for gays?

Thank you. c:

I don't think my parents completely understand it but they are very accepting and Mom's been nothing but supportive even though she was the one I was most afraid to tell.

I am not a plant though I do vegetate in odd places for extended periods of time. XD

Congrats! hugs

Thank you! huggle

I definitely think coming out gets easier with time, this year I came out as bi to my close friends and my mom and one of my sisters and at first they didn't quite get it but they're coming around to it!! There's still a few people in my life that I'm scared to tell though, but baby steps for us right?!

People might not understand your asexuality at first, but hopefully they can learn more and understand it. Wishing you all the best.

I've been uninterested in sex for the last two years. I don't even think about it, because I don't need it. I tried telling my friend with benefits to stop the sexual part because "I don't excited and it's just hard for me". He doesn't seem to care and he still talks about sex. I should just block him, honestly.

Actually, I had a whole thread on this loser.

Oh my, I'm so sorry you've gone through that kind of thing. x.x; I can't imagine that.

I personally think I've been asexual for the past two years XD

When he's in town (he lives down South now) he comes over, but doesn't stay long. Always asking for "things". I'm like, no, sorry.

I wouldn't even say sorry or let him in but that's me.