homoromantic

Homoromantic is a term used to describe a romantic orientation in which a person experiences romantic attraction to people of the same gender. It is distinct from sexual orientation, which concerns sexual attraction; a person can be homoromantic regardless of how they identify their sex life or sexual preferences. Labels like homoromantic are commonly used to express patterns of attraction that may not align with other aspects of identity.

People may identify as homoromantic regardless of how they express affection or whom they date. For example, someone who is romantically attracted to men may describe themselves as homoromantic, even if their sexual attractions involve other genders or are not present. Conversely, a person who is sexually attracted to people of the same gender but does not experience romantic attraction to anyone may identify as aromantic rather than homoromantic.

The term is one of several ways people describe romantic attraction. Related labels include heteroromantic, biromantic, panromantic, and aromantic. A person can be homoromantic and still have a variety of sexual orientations, including straight, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, or other identities. In practice, individuals may combine romantic and sexual labels in different ways to reflect their experiences.

In usage, homoromantic is most often found within LGBTQ+ communities and online discussions. Some people find the label helpful for communicating their experiences and forming relationships, while others prefer to describe themselves with broader or self-created terms.