Énasdemiromantic refers to an individual who experiences romantic attraction to only one person in their lifetime, and only after forming a deep emotional connection with them. This identity combines aspects of Énasromantic (a lifetime attraction to one individual) and demiromantic (requiring a strong emotional bond for romantic attraction to occur). Énasdemiromantic individuals may never feel romantic attraction unless both these conditions are met, making their experience of love deeply personal and rare.
Énasdemiromantic is part of the Énas Orientation and the Demi Orientation
Sofia often felt out of place when her friends talked about crushes or the “butterflies” of romantic attraction. Throughout high school and college, she never felt drawn to anyone, despite her friends encouraging her to “put herself out there.” It wasn’t until she met her colleague Andrés years later that she began to understand her feelings. Over time, Sofia and Andrés developed a deep emotional bond through long conversations and shared experiences. Only then did Sofia realize she was falling for him.
One day, while exploring terms that could describe her unique experience, Sofia stumbled upon Énasdemiromantic. Reading about the orientation, she felt a sense of clarity. “This is exactly how I feel,” she thought. She explained it to Andrés, saying, “I think I’ve only ever felt this way because of how connected we are; and I don’t think I could ever feel this for anyone else.”
Andrés smiled and replied, “That makes it even more special.” Embracing the term Énasdemiromantic allowed Sofia to understand herself better and communicate her feelings to others without confusion. It also gave her pride in her identity, knowing that her love, though rare and specific, was just as valid and meaningful as any other.