Asexuality alters the common belief that romantic relationships offer universal protection against loneliness. Not everyone finds solace in coupleddom.
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Mainstream narratives often equate romantic love with ultimate fulfillment and belonging. This study shatters that simplistic view, revealing how relationship status offers no loneliness shield for asexual individuals. Connection is complex, deeply personal, and cannot be prescribed. Why do we still insist on a one-size-fits-all model of relational well-being?
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While meaningful for asexual individuals, this study overlooks the undeniable, widespread mental health benefits of romantic partnership. For most, an intimate relationship remains a powerful buffer against isolation.
