Romantic Orientations
Fictoromantic
Short Definition
Fictoromantic refers to a person who experiences romantic attraction to fictional characters. This means desiring emotional or romantic relationships with characters, without necessarily including sexual interest. For some, fictoromantic attraction offers emotional safety, control, or fulfillment not found in real-life relationships. Fictoromantic people may form deep bonds with characters and even describe them as partners or soulmates in their inner world or creative practice.
Detailed Explanation
Fictoromantic refers to a person who experiences romantic attraction to fictional characters. This means desiring emotional or romantic relationships with characters, without necessarily including sexual interest. For some, fictoromantic attraction offers emotional safety, control, or fulfillment not found in real-life relationships. Fictoromantic people may form deep bonds with characters and even describe them as partners or soulmates in their inner world or creative practice.
### Related Orientations
- Fictosexual
- Aegoromantic
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.