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The term ''autoromantic'' is first found in 1971, however back then it was simply used as a playful term for a car enthusiast. The term appears again on an internet Usenet group in 2003, that time as a bit of poetic wordplay. The definition it has now notably appears on a forum on the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) in 2007. |
The term ''autoromantic'' is first found in 1971, however back then it was simply used as a playful term for a car enthusiast. The term appears again on an internet Usenet group in 2003, that time as a bit of poetic wordplay. The definition it has now notably appears on a forum on the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) in 2007. |
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== Being autoromantic vs narcissism == |
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Many people confuse narcissism with autoromanticism, however, the differences, as Dr. McGowan explains with the sexual counterpart (autosexuality); "Autosexuals are more comfortable sexually when in their own company, while ''narcissists'' crave attention. Autosexuality is also not likely to be associated with a lack of empathy or desire to give others pleasure – sexually or otherwise – but rather a preference towards a private and personal sexual experience." |
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In summary, while narcissism is a self obsession that causes harm to others and oneself, autoromanticism is harmless in the sense that one does not put oneself above others, and it is not a mental abnormality. |
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== Flag == |
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Revision as of 11:39, 23 July 2021
Autoromanticism is when one experiences romantic attraction, exclusive or not, towards themself. It can occur in multiple forms as follows:
- Having a difficult time with romance coded actions with other people, but fine when carrying them out in fantasies with yourself.
- Feeling little or no attraction to others romantically but feeling attraction to yourself.
- Fantasizing about a romantic relationship with yourself.
- Feeling attraction to yourself more than what is considered "normal."
It can be a form of aromanticism when exclusive or paired with other arospec identities. The sexual counterpart to autoromantic is autosexual.
History
The term autoromantic is first found in 1971, however back then it was simply used as a playful term for a car enthusiast. The term appears again on an internet Usenet group in 2003, that time as a bit of poetic wordplay. The definition it has now notably appears on a forum on the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) in 2007.
Flag
The flags were coined by Pride-Flags on Deviantart on January 20, 2017.