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How to seek companionship as an asexual person in dating culture

I feel like I'm lying when I use dating apps because I don't experience sexual attraction but I still want companionship and connection with people.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Contemporary dating structures assume sexual desire as foundational, leaving asexual individuals to navigate authentic connection through frameworks designed around experiences they don't share.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Asexual and aromantic identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.