Prospatheiaromantic, shortened to prosparomantic, is an aromantic spectrum label where to feel romantic attraction, one must first convince oneself that they do or should feel attracted to this person. A prospatheiaromantic person can also switch “crushes” off at will. It generally requires a certain level of effort and dedication to sustain romantic interest.
The sexual counterpart is prospatheiasexual.
History
The term was coined on January 8th, 2021 by wiki user Peanut Butter Fruit Potato.
Flag
The flag was designed on January 9th, 2021 by Peanut Butter Fruit Potato. The black, white and green are a simplified version of the aromantic flag while red represents the effort required to diminish the aromanticism.
Etymology
The name was taken from prospátheia, which is Greek for “effort”