Hey there @notouchy 👋 welcome to the ReachOut community! It's lovely to have you here 😊
It sounds like you've taken some courageous steps towards understanding and embracing your asexuality. That can take enormous courage and self-awareness. I'm really sorry to hear about your recent dating experience. I can see how that would have been incredibly disheartening after being so open about your asexuality.
Navigating the dating scene as an asexual person can certainly come with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to communicating your boundaries and needs to potential partners. Remember, you're not alone in navigating these challenges, and it's important to find a partner who respects and understands your boundaries, even if it takes time to find that person.
It's great that you were upfront with the person you went out with last week about your asexuality and what it means for you. It shows that you are committed to being real and true to yourself in your relationships. It’s disappointing that this particular guy seemed to not have understood or respected your needs in return.
While it might feel hard at the moment, try not to lose hope completely. Take your time with dating, keep being true to yourself, and remember that it's all about finding someone who respects and appreciates you for who you are.
I also wanted to share a couple of threads on here that I thought you might be interested in. We had a guest come on and share their tips for acing asexuality here, and we also have a thread dedicated to the Asexual/Aromantic Community here. Feel free to check these out and join in on the convo if you feel like it!
Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience with us here, we are here for you 💜
