Hi, everyone! Paul here, and I have something I want to admit. I have been feeling these things for quite some time, and I haven't told anyone. I didn't tell anyone, because I wanted to be sure that's what I was really feeling. I am not ashamed, which is why I am publicly getting this off my chest.
First of all, I am asexual. I've had some casual relationships. I never talked about them, because I didn't want anyone to be disappointed if they didn't work out. I knew I wasn't straight. I've known that since I was sixteen. Still, I didn't really identify with gay, bisexual, or anything like that. Any time I've been in a romantic relationship, I never felt sexual attraction or desire, not even a little bit.
I have since realized that my relationship with Antonia is more than friendship. It is platonic and non-romantic, but we care for each other in a more than friend way. When I confessed my feelings over the weekend, she told me that our relationship is a queer-platonic relationship. It is defined as a relationship that is platonic and non-romantic, but it goes beyond what most would consider friendship.
I had wondered if my lack of sexual attraction and desire was the fact that I hadn't found the right person, but that's not so. There is nothing wrong with me. Antonia and I love each other, and we want to be together in our way, and there's no mistake about that. I never was ashamed of Antonia, and I most certainly am not ashamed to admit that I love her.
Well, that's about it. I don't expect anyone here to understand this, but I do ask that you please respect it.
Peace and love,
Paul
First of all, I am asexual. I've had some casual relationships. I never talked about them, because I didn't want anyone to be disappointed if they didn't work out. I knew I wasn't straight. I've known that since I was sixteen. Still, I didn't really identify with gay, bisexual, or anything like that. Any time I've been in a romantic relationship, I never felt sexual attraction or desire, not even a little bit.
I have since realized that my relationship with Antonia is more than friendship. It is platonic and non-romantic, but we care for each other in a more than friend way. When I confessed my feelings over the weekend, she told me that our relationship is a queer-platonic relationship. It is defined as a relationship that is platonic and non-romantic, but it goes beyond what most would consider friendship.
I had wondered if my lack of sexual attraction and desire was the fact that I hadn't found the right person, but that's not so. There is nothing wrong with me. Antonia and I love each other, and we want to be together in our way, and there's no mistake about that. I never was ashamed of Antonia, and I most certainly am not ashamed to admit that I love her.
Well, that's about it. I don't expect anyone here to understand this, but I do ask that you please respect it.
Peace and love,
Paul
Since today is Paul's birthday, I thought I would leave a special birthday message for him. A card couldn't possibly say everything I want to say, so here it goes.
Paul, we met on Fanpop nearly six years ago. From that day on, you have shown me lots of love and kindness. You have always shown me everything a true friend should be.
I admire the way you stand up for your friends and the fact that you think so highly of your best friend, Antonia. You have helped me to believe that there are still good people in the world, and you are one of them.
Thank you for your friendship and all the laughter you have given me and everyone else here. I wish you many more years of friendship and laughter. Happy Birthday, Paul! I love you.
-Kayla
Paul, we met on Fanpop nearly six years ago. From that day on, you have shown me lots of love and kindness. You have always shown me everything a true friend should be.
I admire the way you stand up for your friends and the fact that you think so highly of your best friend, Antonia. You have helped me to believe that there are still good people in the world, and you are one of them.
Thank you for your friendship and all the laughter you have given me and everyone else here. I wish you many more years of friendship and laughter. Happy Birthday, Paul! I love you.
-Kayla