j_of_diamonds

--- Hi everyone, I'm a heterosexual, heteroromantic male college student, and I've been in a relationship for about four months with someone who initially identified as aromantic and asexual. This was something I was prepared for and fully respected. However, as we've grown closer and she's explored her identity further, she now leans towards being greyromantic and demisexual, both of which I still accept and understand. I genuinely care for her and have communicated my feelings and attraction towards her. However, I sometimes worry about the future progression of our relationship. My concern isn't about my happiness in the relationship – I am at least content. But I can't help but feel that for her, this relationship might always be grounded in a sense of "he cares about me, so I have to care about him" rather than a mutual attraction. Simply put, I worry about if she actually “likes” me, for lack of better words. I'm reaching out to this community for advice or insights from anyone who may have been in a similar situation. How do you navigate these feelings in a mixed-orientation relationship? How do you ensure that both partners feel fulfilled and respected in their identities and needs? Thank you for your support and understanding. ---