Amicusromantic/Sexual

So what is amicusromantic/sexual?

Amicus is an a-spec identity under the demi-umbrella. It is when you don’t experience romantic or sexual attraction until you form a platonic relationship or friendship with someone.

“But that sounds a lot like being demi, so why don’t you just use demi?”

Great question! I can’t speak for every person who uses the label, but for me it comes down to the wording of the definitions.

Demi says that you only experience attraction after forming a deep emotional connection. To me, friendships don’t always equal deep emotional connections.

That is why I identify as amicusromantic. My romantic attraction seems to only come after I’m friends with someone.