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Cupioromantic is a romantic orientation on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]. Cupioromantic is defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction but still desires a romantic relationship. Another phase for cupioromantic is romance positive [[Aromantic|aromantics]]. |
Cupioromantic is a romantic orientation on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]. Cupioromantic is defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction but still desires a romantic relationship. Another phase for cupioromantic is romance positive [[Aromantic|aromantics]]. |
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Cupioromantic is known as a [[Micro-Label|micro-label]]. Meaning that by saying that one is cupioromantic it is implied that one is also aromantic. In this case aromantic is the primary romantic identity and cupioromantic acts as a modifier, making a specific sub-category of aromantics. |
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There are groups of people who are against the use of this term. Claiming that it supports conformity with [[amatonormativity]]. |
There are groups of people who are against the use of this term. Claiming that it supports conformity with [[amatonormativity]]. |
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Revision as of 14:59, 25 July 2018
Cupioromantic is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum. Cupioromantic is defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction but still desires a romantic relationship. Another phase for cupioromantic is romance positive aromantics.
Cupioromantic is known as a micro-label. Meaning that by saying that one is cupioromantic it is implied that one is also aromantic. In this case aromantic is the primary romantic identity and cupioromantic acts as a modifier, making a specific sub-category of aromantics.
There are groups of people who are against the use of this term. Claiming that it supports conformity with amatonormativity.
Flag Meaning
The grey stripe shows that they are a subset of aromantics. The purple stripe represents a desire for romantic relationships. The white stripe represents a lack of attraction and the pink stripe represents attraction.
Etymology
The prefix cupio- comes from the Latin word, meaning 'desire' or 'to long for'.