what is the difference between sexual and romantic attraction?
what is the difference between sexual and romantic attraction?
Are there any other terms. I'm just curious
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A third term is aesthetic attraction, which is "I like looking at that person" but not necessarily "I want to have intercourse with that person"
Took me a while to realize this one. I thought maybe I was bi for a while because I would see some men and think, "damn, he is hot." But I don't actually want any kind of relationship or intercourse with a man. I just appreciate them aesthetically.
Also piggybacking to say that aesthetic attraction can exist without romantic attraction as well.
There are lots of girls who look good, and who I like looking at. However, I’ve never felt any urge to have sex with them or take them on dates.
It’s basically like looking at sunsets or cute animals, but with people instead. You’d never have sex with them or date them, but they sure are enjoyable to look at.