So I've been having this lightbulb moment and it's kinda bugging me. I realized I'm, like, totally heteroromantic or whatever they call it. Basically, I only feel that romantic buzz with folks whose gender is different from mine. But weirdly enough, I'm super chill being platonically into all genders. It's not like there's a flashing sign pointing this out in my brain or anything. But now it all just suddenly clicked and it's causing some static in my head.

Every time I get close to understanding myself, another piece of the puzzle smacks me in the face. I've got tons of friends from every walk of life (guys, gals, non-binary pals) and I truly dig our friendships. Like when I'm hanging with my gay bestie over coffee or chilling out playing video games with my dude friends, there's zero awkwardness. Just pure connection without any weird tension creeping in. It's a relief honestly... but also kinda confusing? 🙃

The whole romance thing is what throws me off though. It's not like I can switch it on and off like a playlist; the spark either happens or it doesn't and mostly it doesn't unless their gender's different than mine. Wonder if this realization is gonna put any sorta wall between me and some people around me... hope not! Love an open chat about this stuff but man it's tricky TBH! Feels good getting it off my chest even if it's just here.

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