Well, an asexual acquaintance of mine was at a wedding. When people were making toasts about love and marriage, they stood up and made a toast to friendship, saying it was the best kind of relationship. It was unexpected and quite funny.
I know an asexual who joined a dating app just for fun. They would match with people and then have the most hilarious conversations about how they were not interested in the romantic aspect but were more into finding new friends or discussing hobbies. They would tell stories about how the other person would be so confused at first, but then they would end up having a great non - romantic chat. It was really funny to hear their tales from the app.
One person told their family they were asexual during a really chaotic family dinner. There were so many different conversations going on that at first, no one really reacted. Then their little cousin asked what it meant and they had to explain it in the simplest terms. Everyone just kind of nodded and went back to eating as if it was no big deal, which was both funny and a relief to the person coming out.
Once, an asexual friend was asked out on a date. Instead of feeling awkward, they said, 'I'm like a car that doesn't run on that kind of fuel, but we can be great friends and go for a platonic walk in the park!' Their honesty was so refreshing and funny.
One asexual horror story could be constantly being pressured by others to engage in sexual activities despite clearly stating one's asexuality. For example, in a relationship, a partner might not understand or respect the asexual person's boundaries and keep pushing for sex, making the asexual person feel violated and scared in their own relationship.
Asexual fiction can also be a means to educate readers about asexuality. It can show the diversity within the asexual spectrum, from those who are sex - repulsed to those who are indifferent to sex but still interested in romantic relationships. Some asexual fiction may incorporate elements of fantasy or science - fiction to create unique worlds where asexuality is more widely understood or where different forms of relationships are the norm.
At a 420 gathering, there was a contest to see who could come up with the best 420 - inspired joke. One person said 'Why did the 420 - lover cross the road? To get to the green side!' Everyone burst out laughing at the simple yet funny joke. It made the whole atmosphere even more cheerful.
Well, 'Alice Oseman' has created some works that touch on asexuality in graphic novel form. For example, her works often explore the experiences of young people with different sexual orientations. 'Radio Silence' is another graphic novel where asexual themes might be subtly explored. It's about friendship, growing up, and identity, and within that, asexual experiences can be related to. Then there's 'The Prince and the Dressmaker' which is more about gender identity but also has elements that can be related to the asexual community in terms of acceptance and self - discovery.
Well, 'Radio Silence' is also considered an asexual romance novel to some extent. It has elements of a deep, non - sexual relationship that is very heartwarming. There are not as many asexual romance novels as mainstream ones, but these are some good examples that show that love can be expressed and felt in different ways without sexual attraction being a major factor.
There was a time when a drunk man on a cruise thought the lifeboats were bumper cars. He tried to get in one and start 'driving' it. The crew had to quickly stop him. It was quite a sight as he was arguing that it was a new attraction on the cruise. Everyone nearby couldn't stop laughing.
In asexual real stories, the theme of finding a community is important. When asexual people realize their identity, they often seek out others like them. This helps them feel less alone. Also, there is the theme of dealing with misinformation. There are a lot of misconceptions about asexuality in society, such as the idea that asexuals are just 'frigid' or that they haven't met the right person yet. Asexuals in real stories often have to combat these false ideas as they navigate their lives.
Common themes in asexual life stories include the journey of coming to terms with their identity. Many asexual individuals face confusion at first, not understanding why they don't feel the same sexual attraction as others. Another theme is the struggle for acceptance, both from themselves and from those around them. Family and friends may not understand their asexual identity at first, so they have to work hard to educate them. And finally, a theme is the exploration of non - sexual forms of love and connection, such as deep platonic relationships and a strong sense of community with other asexuals.