I came out as asexual to my romantic partner and they say they understand but I can see them grieving the sexual relationship they thought we'd have and I don't know how to comfort them without betraying myself.
More people experience this than they realize.
Honoring your authentic self can inadvertently become the source of pain for someone you love, creating an impossible bind between truth and tenderness.
“Where Are You with LGBTQ+ Love, Partnership, and Its Varieties?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.