Demiromanticism
Only experiencing secondary romantic attraction
Demiromanticism is individuals becoming capable of romantic attraction to an individual only after forming a close non-romantic bond with them. The time that it takes to form that close bond varies widely, and can be different for every demiromantic person.
Being demiromantic does not define what gender the individual is romantically attracted to or their sexual orientation.
Demiromanticism is generally considered to be on the aromantic spectrum.
A survey of individuals who identified as aromantic or on the aromantic spectrum found that 14% of those surveyed identified as demiromantic.
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