Frayromantic

Contributions by: Rust&Stardust

Definitions and Usage
Frayromantic describes attraction that fades as one gets to know the individual they're attracted to. This is not referring to the standard "honeymoon period" in relationships — a frayromantic's attraction may stop long before a relationship is possible — or other factors, like hormones, mental health decline, or trust issues. It can also be described as the exclusive romantic attraction to people the frayromantic does not know or is not close to. The fray- prefix comes from the Old English word for "stranger".

Related Terms
As part of the aromantic spectrum, frayromantic can be compared to other labels. Akoiromantic can be mistaken for frayromantic as well, as they both can result in the fading of attraction over time; however, akoiromantic has to do with the reciprocation of said attraction, while frayromantic refers to the emotional distance instead. The opposite of frayromantic is demiromantic, and the fray- prefix can be attached to other modes of attraction, like sexual or alterous.

Flags
The frayromantic flag shares its colors with the fraysexual one, to the point of the latter flag often being used for both labels. The blue and cyan colors are purposely inverted tones of reds and yellows, two colors often associated with romance and attraction. The white stripe represents the lack of attraction, and the grey stripe represents the aromantic spectrum and confusion around one's orientation.