Heteroromantic is a term that describes an individual who is romantically attracted to those of a different gender than themselves.[1] It is usually more specifically used for those who are attracted to individuals of the opposite gender.[2]
History
The term supposedly originates from the mid-1990s.[3]
Flags & Symbols
The most common heteroromantic flag was created by LGBTA Wiki user Itz henka gacha on November 5, 2021.[4]
Related Attractions
| Orientation | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Heteroplatonic | Platonic |
| Heterosensual | Sensual |
| Heterosexual | Heterosexual |
Alternative Flags
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![Heteroromantic (acro-pluris)[5]](//static.wikitide.net/lgbtqidentitywiki/thumb/6/6a/Heteroromantic_2.png/120px-Heteroromantic_2.png)
Heteroromantic (acro-pluris)[5]
![Heteroromantic (acro-pluris)[5]](/wiki/File:Heteroromantic_2.png)
Sources
- ↑ THE UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL. “Asexuality, Attraction, and Romantic Orientation.” LGBTQ Center, lgbtq.unc.edu/resources/exploring-identities/asexuality-attraction-and-romantic-orientation/.
- ↑ Vin Serai. “Heteroromantic Orientation: What It Is, the Different Types & Must-Knows Facts.” LovePanky - Your Guide to Better Love and Relationships, 10 Jan. 2019, www.lovepanky.com/flirting-flings/dating-game/understanding-heteroromantic. Accessed 24 Aug. 2024.
- ↑ Sotska, Julia. “Heteroromantic - What Is It? What Does It Mean? - Taimi Wiki.” Taimi, taimi.com/wiki/heteroromantic-what-is-it-what-does-it-mean.
- ↑ LGBTQIA+ Wiki. “File:Heteroromantic Flag by Itz Henka Gacha.png - LGBTQIA+ Wiki.” LGBTQIA+ Wiki, LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 24 Aug. 2023, lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/File:Heteroromantic_flag_by_Itz_henka_gacha.png. Accessed 24 Aug. 2024.
- ↑ acro-pluris. “Hetero- Flags.” Tumblr, 2019, arco-pluris.tumblr.com/post/172897546947/hetero-flags-hetero-feeling-attraction-to. Accessed 24 Aug. 2024.