If you had a choice to stay the way you are now, or become asexual, what would you choose?
I would have to say that I'd rather be asexual. I'm the kind of guy who likes to avoid face-to-face socialization and sharing emotions and space with other people, things that would occur in a healthy relationship. When I make or decorate something, I like to make it exactly the way I like it, with no one else's input, as well, and a relationship is about compromise, as well. I am also shy and awkward around attractive ladies, and I find the presence of them distracting, and I find myself staring at them instead of doing what I'm supposed to be, which can create awkward situations. It'd also be easier for me to sleep at night.
"What about having kids?" You may ask. "Surely you would like to have kids!" Heh, no. I seriously dislike children. They're all so... How should I put this... "Annoying" is the word that comes to mind immediately. And, call me selfish, there are so many more things that I would be able to purchase for myself without spending money on children. I'd also have more time to myself, to do what I want, and I wouldn't have to work quite as much to have the same amount of money to spend on myself.
I guess my choice would also be because, if I was asexual, I would be able to say to the media: "Ha, ha! Your suggestive advertisements don't work on me! Screw you!"
In short, I'm not interested in being in a relation... or, at least, I wouldn't be if there wasn't that instinct in the back of my head telling me to reproduce. Also, I'm selfish.
Anyways, discuss.
I would have to say that I'd rather be asexual. I'm the kind of guy who likes to avoid face-to-face socialization and sharing emotions and space with other people, things that would occur in a healthy relationship. When I make or decorate something, I like to make it exactly the way I like it, with no one else's input, as well, and a relationship is about compromise, as well. I am also shy and awkward around attractive ladies, and I find the presence of them distracting, and I find myself staring at them instead of doing what I'm supposed to be, which can create awkward situations. It'd also be easier for me to sleep at night.
"What about having kids?" You may ask. "Surely you would like to have kids!" Heh, no. I seriously dislike children. They're all so... How should I put this... "Annoying" is the word that comes to mind immediately. And, call me selfish, there are so many more things that I would be able to purchase for myself without spending money on children. I'd also have more time to myself, to do what I want, and I wouldn't have to work quite as much to have the same amount of money to spend on myself.
I guess my choice would also be because, if I was asexual, I would be able to say to the media: "Ha, ha! Your suggestive advertisements don't work on me! Screw you!"
In short, I'm not interested in being in a relation... or, at least, I wouldn't be if there wasn't that instinct in the back of my head telling me to reproduce. Also, I'm selfish.
Anyways, discuss.