Friend zone describes situation where one person wants romantic relationship while other rejects. Term popularized in Friends TV series (1994). Popular on social media platforms and in schools for dating exploration
Freud introduced the concept of Oedipus complex in 1910. Complex describes son's desire for mother and hostility towards father. Theory developed during phallic stage (ages 3-6) of psychosexual development. Freud rejected Jung's Electra complex concept for girls
Metrosexual is a term coined by Mark Simpson in 1994 for meticulous men. Term applies to heterosexual men who prioritize style and appearance. Can be used for cisgender, transgender, gay or bisexual men
Agender means having no gender or feeling genderless. Term emerged in 2000 on UseNet forum about God being agender. First legally agender person in US granted name and sex change in 2017
Aromantic asexual (aroace) refers to individuals experiencing little to no romantic or sexual attraction. Aromantic means experiencing little to no romantic attraction, asexual means experiencing little to no sexual attraction. Some aromantic asexual people may feel attraction but don't act on it
Aromanticism exists on a spectrum, not fixed rules. Aromantics don't typically experience romantic attraction or relationships. Romantic preferences vary widely among individuals. No clinical test can determine aromanticism