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Most of the characters that you fantasize about are human?

Let me write it better:

I'm curious if most of the characters that you fantasize about are:

a)Characters that a actor/actress are interpreting
b)Characters in a game, anime or other time of media (so they are a draw or similar)
c)Characters that you imagine like in a book or that you create in your mind
d)A celeb - like a singer, influencer etc

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US-based & 18+? Participate in research on sexual and romantic needs 🧠

Hey everyone — posting with mod approval :)

I am professor of sexuality at NYU (Dr. Zhana Vrangalova) conducting an IRB-approved, confidential online survey developing new valid measures of **people’s sexual and romantic needs**.

To map out the full spectrum of these needs, we are looking for a large and **diverse group of participants** from a wide range of backgrounds and sexual/relationship experiences to contribute their perspective.

The survey takes about **40 minutes** (with an **optional 15-min follow-up section** if you’re really into it). 

There is **no direct compensation** for participating, but if you’d like, you can enter a **raffle for one of 150 × $20 Amazon gift cards** (awarded after the survey closes).

👉 [**TAKE THE SURVEY HERE** ](https://nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OphTMSQeQVjjWS)

**Eligibility:**

* 18 or older
* Currently residing in the US
* Fluent in English

**Deadline** to complete: **December 15**, 2025.

If you have any questions or feedback, comment here or email me at zhana.v@nyu.edu.

*Know others who might be interested in helping with this research project?* ***Please share the survey info and link*** *with them!*

Thank you for helping advance relationship science! ❤️


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How do I go about telling my girlfriend im Ace?

Me (19M) and my girlfriend (18F) just became official and I don't know how to bring up me being Ace. I know I should of talked to her about it when we were just dating but I could never figure out how to say it or the right time to. If anyone has advice it would be greatly appreciated.

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I about fell outa my chair when she described herself.
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Personal definition of difference between platonic & romantic

Hey y'all,

I was hoping to hear, with a degree of specificity, how you personally identify the difference between a platonic and romantic relationship AND the same question as regards to the difference between platonic and romantic attraction. I've been really contemplating this concept in the last twelve months or so and it feels like mainstream culture can't figure this one out as well as it like to think it can. Wondering if there's going to be any consistency here.

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Is there a word for like, 100% ace, 80% aro, 20% homoromantic?

I'm sex-repulsed, and I've never felt physical attraction. I do think I've experienced a small amount of romantic attraction, but it's different from how I see romance described - an ideal relationship for me would basically be a best friend and a really deep emotional connection, and then the only traditionally-romantic things I'm interested in are like, hugging, or the sorts of activities that could be called dates (like a walk on the beach or a trip to the zoo, things "just friends" could do but generally don't), or quiet moments like maybe watching a movie next to each other with a bowl of popcorn. Specifically with the same gender.

Is there a label for this? I mostly say I'm aroace because it'a 90% right in one word, but it's also not entirely correct

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What is the weirdest reaction you have gotten when you told some?

I got "but you are too attractive to be sexual" once and i still do not know what that was supposed to mean. what is the most confusing response you have received

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Starting a relationship w/ low attraction

I’m in my early 20s and have never been in a relationship. I do want to be in one some day, but i don’t know how to go about it when i feel pretty much neutral towards everyone on the romantic/sexual side of things.

I think i might be demi-sexual? If thats the right term. I think i need to actively choose a person in order to feel that attraction.

The thing is; someone told me they really like me. I don’t know what to do about it. I feel like I’m essentially choosing if I want to be this persons life partner, and it’s really intimidating.

Also; if I’m anything like I am with friendship, then I’ll be overly loyal? Idk I feel like there’s no turning back on my side xD I don’t have the attraction metric to know if it’s the right fit. He’s really nice and I like being his friend :)

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