Asexual relationships need same ingredients as any other relationship



There hasn't been much research on how and why long-lasting, fulfilling relationships work for asexual people, or people with little to no sexual interest. The components of a successful relationship among asexual people are essentially the same as those in any other relationship, according to new research from Michigan State University, despite asexuals' lack of or aversion for sexual desire.

William Chopik, associate professor in the MSU psychology department and coauthor of the study, said: "Asexuals don't have the urge for sexual interactions, but they nevertheless create romantic relationships and those connections seem at least somewhat comparable to non-asexuals' love relationships.

The study, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, is one of the biggest studies of asexual people's relationships ever done and it is the only one to look at the factors that influence commitment and stability in a relationship. The study examined a sample of 485 asexual individuals who are currently involved in romantic relationships and who self-identified as being on the asexual spectrum. One of the few research that has been published enabled participants to self-identify with any asexual spectrum label in addition to any other suitable sexual or romantic identities.

According to coauthor and research associate Alexandra Brozowski, "I sincerely hope that this study will more widely show the diversity of the asexual community, shed light on their experiences, and show that being on the asexual spectrum does not preclude one from successful romantic relationships or love."

According to the Investment Model, a well-established hypothesis on what determines who stays married and who doesn't, people stay in partnerships if they are content and happy, if they have invested time and energy into the relationship, and if they have no other options. According to numerous beliefs, sex plays a major role in romantic relationships, which excludes asexual relationships.

We discovered that the same factors predict the success of these relationships, proving that they are not strange nor dissimilar from interactions between non-asexual people in any way. said Chopik. The objective is that this will eliminate the stigma attached to asexual relationships, making them equally as prevalent and fulfilling as those with heterosexual partners.

Michigan State University

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