Seriously had someone try to explain to me, an asexual, how asexuality works….
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"How do you think a full or queen bed would look in my room?"
Yes. I'm sure most of us at one point have done it - trying to upgrade from a twin or a twin xl to a full or queen size bed. (It's comfier!) Also, it has probably happened when you still live/lived with your parents.
I want one this coming Christmas, and I'm saving up for it beginning now. I'm getting one with drawers underneath and everything, so I will not need my dresser anymore. (Trying to go minimalist, lol!) I am a teenager, and quite an old one for that matter, so of course, most parents will think of something different than comfort when their kid asks them if they can have a bigger bed.
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Me: "Hey, how do you think a full or queen bed would look/be placed in my room?"
Mom: "Oh my god, you've just started school! And you're way too young!"
Me, looking confused: "Uh...I got a twin bed like 10 years ago...it feels pretty small now, even though I'm not the biggest person."
Mom, looking worried: "You don't need a full bed! That'll take up way too much room!"
Me: "Not really, it will have drawers so I can get rid of my dresser and mount my TV to the wall instead. Remember you even said it would be a good idea to close off the under-bed area because of dust?"
Mom: "I guess you're right -but remember, it's just for you!"
Me, grinning in happiness (with mom looking confused): "Thanks! Perfect!"
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Yes. I'm sure most of us at one point have done it - trying to upgrade from a twin or a twin xl to a full or queen size bed. (It's comfier!) Also, it has probably happened when you still live/lived with your parents.
I want one this coming Christmas, and I'm saving up for it beginning now. I'm getting one with drawers underneath and everything, so I will not need my dresser anymore. (Trying to go minimalist, lol!) I am a teenager, and quite an old one for that matter, so of course, most parents will think of something different than comfort when their kid asks them if they can have a bigger bed.
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Me: "Hey, how do you think a full or queen bed would look/be placed in my room?"
Mom: "Oh my god, you've just started school! And you're way too young!"
Me, looking confused: "Uh...I got a twin bed like 10 years ago...it feels pretty small now, even though I'm not the biggest person."
Mom, looking worried: "You don't need a full bed! That'll take up way too much room!"
Me: "Not really, it will have drawers so I can get rid of my dresser and mount my TV to the wall instead. Remember you even said it would be a good idea to close off the under-bed area because of dust?"
Mom: "I guess you're right -but remember, it's just for you!"
Me, grinning in happiness (with mom looking confused): "Thanks! Perfect!"
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"How do you think a full or queen bed would look in my room?"
Yes. I'm sure most of us at one point have done it - trying to upgrade from a twin or a twin xl to a full or queen size bed. (It's comfier!) Also,...
Mini rant about something that was said to me today
I’ve never experienced sexual attraction in my life, and the thought of sex makes me feel uncomfortable. I could just be a ‘late bloomer’ (16 as of writing this post) but for now I am using the asexual label because it fits. I was talking to my friend about asexuality and mentioned that it’s still possible to enjoy sex and be asexual. He responded with something to the effect of “how could anyone not like sex?” and I felt kinda invalidated. I don’t know if I’m overreacting but it felt kinda aphobic, it discouraged me from talking about it more to him.
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I’ve never experienced sexual attraction in my life, and the thought of sex makes me feel uncomfortable. I could just be a ‘late bloomer’ (16 as of writing this post) but for now I am using the asexual label because it fits. I was talking to my friend about asexuality and mentioned that it’s still possible to enjoy sex and be asexual. He responded with something to the effect of “how could anyone not like sex?” and I felt kinda invalidated. I don’t know if I’m overreacting but it felt kinda aphobic, it discouraged me from talking about it more to him.
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Mini rant about something that was said to me today
I’ve never experienced sexual attraction in my life, and the thought of sex makes me feel uncomfortable. I could just be a ‘late bloomer’ (16 as...
Told my friends that I’m asexual, they made fun of the idea
So a topic of conversation came up that made it so that I told them that I’m asexual, I’ve kept it to myself since I don’t really feel like something that I personally needed to share; but I told them, when I told them they just started laughing a bit, made fun of the idea and just brushed it off
It hurt a bit, like I was a freak of nature; “you’re a man, how can you not like sex?”, I’m feeling a bit down about it, I was hoping that wouldn’t be the reaction whenever I told them
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So a topic of conversation came up that made it so that I told them that I’m asexual, I’ve kept it to myself since I don’t really feel like something that I personally needed to share; but I told them, when I told them they just started laughing a bit, made fun of the idea and just brushed it off
It hurt a bit, like I was a freak of nature; “you’re a man, how can you not like sex?”, I’m feeling a bit down about it, I was hoping that wouldn’t be the reaction whenever I told them
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Told my friends that I’m asexual, they made fun of the idea
So a topic of conversation came up that made it so that I told them that I’m asexual, I’ve kept it to myself since I don’t really feel like...
Gender identity?
I'm sure this question has been asked before but I'm genuinely curious.
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Why little sister came out as an Asexual today. I'm here because I don't know a thing about asexuality.
Title basically. My sister came out today as an asexual, and my mother and me are both supporting (my father doesn't know, and franctly it's better that he doesn't). However, even though I like to think myself as progressive and open minded, the reality is that I don't know a single thing about asexuality, nor do I know how to approach the situation to not make any jokes or comments that might hurt her feelings.
She said that she is not attracted to boys and girls either romantically nor sexually. Is there a name for that apart from asexuality? What comments I should avoid saying to her?
This is all new for me, so please be understanding if I don't get something or a term flies over my head (english is not my first language). I appreciate all answers, thanks :D
EDIT: TITLE HAS A TYPO. Replace the WHY with a MY. sorry for that.
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Title basically. My sister came out today as an asexual, and my mother and me are both supporting (my father doesn't know, and franctly it's better that he doesn't). However, even though I like to think myself as progressive and open minded, the reality is that I don't know a single thing about asexuality, nor do I know how to approach the situation to not make any jokes or comments that might hurt her feelings.
She said that she is not attracted to boys and girls either romantically nor sexually. Is there a name for that apart from asexuality? What comments I should avoid saying to her?
This is all new for me, so please be understanding if I don't get something or a term flies over my head (english is not my first language). I appreciate all answers, thanks :D
EDIT: TITLE HAS A TYPO. Replace the WHY with a MY. sorry for that.
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Why little sister came out as an Asexual today. I'm here because I...
Title basically. My sister came out today as an asexual, and my mother and me are both supporting (my father doesn't know, and franctly it's...