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Affectional orientation - Definition and Overview |
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The term affectional orientation is used by those who argue that one's orientation goes far beyond sexuality. To holders of this view, one's orientation is defined by who one is predisposed to fall in love with, sexual attraction being only a part of a larger dynamic.
The term is also used by those who consider themselves asexual to describe the gender or genders they are romantically attracted to. The terms used for different affectional orientations are typically the same as are used for sexual orientations: gay, bisexual or straight.
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Example Usage of Affectional |
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1lazyprogrammer: @extralife Yup, it's called SAD, Seasonal Affectional Disorder, you can get special lights that make it seem more like daylight which helps! |
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theACET: From now on, don't use the word "dating". Say: Intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of Affectional involvement. |
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