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[[Category:Terminology]]
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The '''split attraction model''' or '''SAM''' is a model of attraction used by many [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] and [[Aromantic Spectrum|aro-spec]] individuals to describe their identity, although it can also be used by those who are not [[A-Spec|a-spec]]. The SAM states that for some, [[sexual attraction]] and [[romantic attraction]] are two different things. For example, an [[asexual]] may feel romantic attraction, and an [[aromantic]] may feel sexual attraction. In those cases the [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individual may describe their identity using the SAM in order to express both aspects of their identity. Some may also include their [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attractions]] in their use of SAM.
The '''split attraction model''', or '''SAM''', is a model which differentiates [[attraction]] into different [[:Category:Attraction|forms of attraction]], each of which may have it's own [[orientation]]. The SAM has historically been important to the [[ace-spec]] and [[aro-spec]] individuals, but also experiences use outside of the [[a-spec]] community.
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If an individual's [[sexual]] and [[romantic]]] orientations are the same they may prefer to use a single word and may identify as [[perioriented]]. For example, one may prefer the term "[[pansexual]]" over "[[panromantic]] and [[pansexual]]." A common exception to this is the term [[aroace]], which is often used to avoid confusing "asexual" with [[Alloromantic Asexual|alloromantic asexual]] or "aromantic" with [[Aromantic Allosexual|allosexual aromantic]].
Not all a-spec individualsuse the SAM, and one should not assume that another uses the SAM until the other individuals say so. Most notably are [[Non-SAM Aro|non-SAM aros]], but some prefer more precise terms including "[[Romantic Orientation|romantic orientation]]" (or "romantic orientation labeling," for the personal use of terms like aromantic) and "attraction types," "attraction subtyping," or "differentiating types of attraction." Not everyone who experiences different types of attraction necessarily has a distinct romantic orientation, and not everyone who has a romantic orientation necessarily experiences multiple types of attraction.<ref>[https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/remodeling-on-the-reclamation-of-the-term-split-attraction-model/ Remodeling]</ref><ref>[https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/three-narratives-of-non-rosol-identity-in-the-aro-community/ Three Narratives of Non-Rosol Identity in the Aro Community]</ref> ▼
▲Not all a-spec individualsuseindividuals the SAM, and one should not assume that another usesuse the SAMsplit untilattraction the other individuals say so.model, Mostmost notably are [[Non-SAM Aro|non-SAM aros]] ,. butSome someindividuals prefer more precise terms for differentiating forms attraction, including "[[Romantic Orientation|romantic orientation]]" (or "romantic orientation labeling," for the personal use of terms like aromantic) and "attraction types," "attraction subtyping," or "differentiating types of attraction." Not everyoneevery individual who experiences different types of attraction necessarily has a distinct romantic orientation, and not everyoneevery individual who has a romantic orientation necessarily experiences multiple types of attraction.<ref>[https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/remodeling-on-the-reclamation-of-the-term-split-attraction-model/ Remodeling]</ref><ref>[https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/05/16/three-narratives-of-non-rosol-identity-in-the-aro-community/ Three Narratives of Non-Rosol Identity in the Aro Community]</ref>
==History==
[[File:Triangle of Sexuality.svg|thumb|200x200px|Between [[Suptilic|strict]] [[homosexual]]ity (top left), strict [[heterosexual]]ity (top right) and [[Suptiliasexual|strict asexuality]] (bottom) there is a [[Greysexual|great diversity]] in the level of sexual attraction]]
The first recorded instance of a model ofan orientation takingmodel into accountdescribing split attraction was in 1879, by Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, a German writer, who published 12twelve books on [[Unstraight|non-heterosexual]] attraction. In those books, Ulrichs came up with various classifications of orientations which are fairly similar to modern LGBTA+ identities. Among his works he described individualswhoindividuals who are 'konjunktiver and disjunktiver' or 'conjunctive and disjunctive [[bisexual]]ity'<ref>http://hubertkennedy.angelfire.com/FirstTheorist.pdf</ref>. The first is described as one who has both 'tender' and 'passionate' feelings for both [[men]] and [[women]]. The second is one who has 'tender' feelings for men, but 'passionate' feelings for women (if the individual was a man - the reverse if they were a woman). However, Ulrichs' model never caught on due to theits complexity.
The next instance of separating sexual and romantic attraction was in 1979 by the psychologist Dorothy Tennov. With the publication of her book '''Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love''<nowiki/>'<ref>http://dannyreviews.com/h/Love_Limerence.html</ref>''. ''In the book Tennov described 'limerence' a form of attraction which could be described as a crush, or an infatuation with someone. Although Tennov viewed sex as being a part of limerence she acknowledged that it was not the main focus of it. ▼
▲The next instance of separating sexual and romantic attraction was in 1979 by the psychologist Dorothy Tennov . Withwith the publication of her book '''Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love''<nowiki/>'<ref>http://dannyreviews.com/h/Love_Limerence.html</ref>''. ''In the book , Tennov describeddescribes 'limerence' as a form of attraction which could be described as a crush , or an infatuation with someone. Although Tennov viewed sex as being a part of limerence she acknowledged that it was not the main focus of itthe concept.
The first hints of what would become the modern SAMsplit attraction model began with 'affectional attraction/[[orientation]]' which was coined at some point in the 1980's. It's unclear when the term was first used. Coining for the terms as often attributed to Curt Pavola, a gay rights activist from Washington, and to Lisa Diamond, a psychologist. However, there are instances of the phrase that predate both of these individuals.
Around 2001 there was a push for a way to classify asexualsasexual individuals. One of the earliest instances to stillexamples is the ABCD classification system on AVEN<ref>http://wiki.asexuality.org/ABCD_types</ref>, which recognizes that some asexualsasexual individuals may feel romantic attraction. Around the same time there was a Yahoo e-mail group known as 'Haven For The Human Amoeba,'<ref>http://wiki.asexuality.org/Haven_for_the_Human_Amoeba</ref>, where in 2001 there was discussions of terms likesuch as 'hetero-asexual', and "bi-asexual", etc." It wasn't until 2005 that the modern form of the SAMsplit attraction model was created on AVEN.<ref>https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/9433-relationship-definitions/</ref>. By 2009 the terminologyconcept was commonly used in a-spec circles.
Other asexualsasexual individuals also began using [[Tertiary Attraction|additional]] [[attraction]] terms, such as [[EmotionalPlatonic Attraction|emotionalplatonic attraction]], [[Sensual Attraction|sensual attraction]], and [[Aesthetic Attraction|aesthetic attractionsattraction]], starting in the early 2000s.<ref>[https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/a-mini-history-of-different-types-of-attraction-in-the-ace-community/ A Mini History of Different Types of Attraction in the Ace Community]</ref><ref>[https://secondlina.tumblr.com/post/21955456091/a-comic-about-the-different-types-of-attraction A comic about different types of attraction]</ref> These attraction types could also be paired with parallel orientation identity terms (ex.such as pansensual, or panaesthetic), but that application ofwas them wasn't necessarily asless common.
The specific term "split attraction model" being used to describein this conceptcontext originated on Tumblr in 2015. The original use of the term was developed from aphobes and [[Exclusionist|exclusionists]] talking about howaccusing the aceasexual community supposedlyof requiredrequiring that everyone (including non-asexualsasexual individuals) split their orientation into multiple parts<ref>https://vanillil.tumblr.com/post/128042336475/the-split-attraction-model-is-homophobic</ref><ref>https://legislacerator.tumblr.com/post/124764170311/can-you-tell-me-what-split-attraction-model</ref><ref>https://morwinyon.tumblr.com/post/122370182643/could-you-elaborate-on-the-split-attractions</ref>. The argument had some grain of truth to it, as a-spec communities often take SAM to be the default, although this typically only considered the default within the community. The term “Split Attraction Model” was adopted by a-spec communities in order to talk about the issue.
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