I've been questioning my romantic orientation, and one label I came across was cupioromantic - someone who doesn't feel romantic attraction but strongly desire a romantic relationship. I'm still trying to sort out exactly what that means and if it fits me.
During my search, I came across this AVEN thread. This person asked cupioromantics and aromantics to fill out a quiz that she came up with. Here are the questions and my answers.
Usually not. There are a few fictional relationships I like, but most I hate, to the point where I usually won't even try a book if it has two MCs of the opposite sex described on the back blurb. Among the few I've liked, I don't really see myself in them. But then I don't tend to identify with fiction in general.
I like some things and dislike other things. I don't think I experience romantic attraction though.
Yes. The only people who've shown any interest in me have been asexual-denying, overly pushy heterosexual guys, and the idea of being romantically involved with them is horrific. But I'd like if I met someone compatible.
Never had a romantic relationship, so I don't know.
I'd like a co-parent when I have a child (I'm planning on having one), and as an autistic person with independent living issues, living with a supportive person would be very practical. But I also want someone for emotional support and companionship.
Maybe? If I didn't like them as a person, then no. But if I did, I think I'd like that. I've never been in that situation though.
Either one, yes.
For scientific purposes, yes. But I don't think I'd like to actually feel it. I hate losing control.
I'd like to be somewhere in between, I think. Or else an aromantic person who is also a loner with no real interest in forming any kind of close relationship.
I can, but it makes me a bit sad. Especially once my parents are dead, I'm afraid I'll be lonely.
Yes, definitely.
Sometimes it does. But it also sounds unpleasant in a lot of ways - being rejected, figuring out how to reject them, date rape, worrying about what they think, having incompatible dreams, etc.
What about you guys?