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.
Sure. One asexual person I know, named Alex, realized in their teen years that they didn't experience sexual attraction like their peers. They were more focused on building deep platonic friendships. Alex once had a partner who initially thought they could change Alex's lack of sexual interest, but Alex firmly held their ground and explained that asexuality was a part of who they were.
Sure. One success story could be an asexual person who has built a very fulfilling career. They are able to focus completely on their work without the distractions that might come from romantic or sexual relationships. For example, a scientist who devotes all their time to research and makes significant contributions in their field.
Well, there's the story of an asexual individual who was constantly pressured by society to conform to the idea of a sexual relationship. But they remained true to themselves. They found joy in solo travels, exploring different cultures and places. Their asexual identity allowed them to form deep connections with people on a platonic level, which they considered more valuable than any sexual encounter. They also got involved in volunteer work, making a positive impact on the community around them.
Sure. A guy came out as asexual to his parents while they were watching a romantic movie. His parents were all lovey - dovey and he just said 'I don't feel like that about anyone, I'm asexual'. His parents paused the movie, looked at him, and his dad said 'Well, at least you won't be getting into any messy love triangles.' And they all just chuckled and resumed the movie. It was a very laid - back and funny way of coming out.
In some religious communities, asexuality can be misconstrued. There was a case where an asexual person was told by their religious leaders that they were sinning because they didn't have sexual desires in the way that was expected. They were made to feel like they were going against God, which is a very traumatic and horror - like experience for someone who is just living their truth.
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.
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.
One great asexual fictional story is 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune. It has a diverse cast of characters, and while it focuses on many relationships, it also subtly includes asexual themes. Another is 'Asexualities: Feminist and Queer Perspectives' which is more of an anthology that explores asexuality in fictional and theoretical ways.
Sure. Once there was a cat that tried to catch its own tail. It spun around in circles, looking so confused. It was hilarious.
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.