I don’t want to be “fixed”, I want to be understood

I said this to my counsellor the other day, and it sums up the rage I feel at the moment towards so called “friends” who have lied to me and manipulated me in an attempt to pressure me to date. I keep hearing that they only did it with the best of intentions, but there’s something so horrific about finding out that the people you thought understood and accepted you as you are decided you need to be “fixed” for your own good, as if you’re a child who doesn’t have any agency in your own life. It’s broken me into a million pieces and I’m struggling to make friends and connect with anyone again.

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I messed up as a parent

Driving home after dinner as a family, somehow my wife mentioned eventual grandchildren. After my 9 yo reacted, my 12 yo said he didn't think about children and thinks he's asexual. I can't explain all the reasons why, but my wife and I were ultimately dismissive with comments like "you're young to be thinking about sex and children" "you don't need to label yourself" and more.

Clearly we didn't respond in a healthy manner, but what do we need to do next?

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I hate being called hot XD
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Guys!! It’s possible to find asexuals that are your type!

I recently met someone! And then soon we got really close and started dating and he said he was asexual!! And I honestly couldn’t be happier! Like I found someone who understands what I feel and I don’t need to make my self agree with things I don’t agree with!!!
Fellow asexuals it is possible! ♾️

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Almost 2026 and still waiting for people to agree on what sexual attraction exactly is

Lots of mixed opinion on what it is exactly so ya.

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For all my alloromantics out there
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