What Does Omniromantic Mean?

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Learn about this LGBTQ+ romantic orientation and find out if it resonates with you
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Omniromantic is a type of romantic orientation that describes someone who likes more than one gender but may favor one over another. In other words, someone’s gender or sex isn’t a deal breaker for someone who's omniromantic. Keep reading to find out more about people who identify as omniromantics, how it differs from other orientiations, and how to tell if you might identify as an omniromantic.

Things You Should Know

  • Omniromantic refers to romantic attraction to more than one gender; however, an omniromantic individual may have specific preferences of who they like.
  • You’re likely omniromantic if you’re attracted to all genders and consider a person’s gender identity before dating them.
  • A person who is panromantic, on the other hand, is romantically attracted to people of all genders and sexual orientations and may not consider gender before dating someone.
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What does omniromantic mean?

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  1. How.com.vn English: Omniromantic refers to a romantic attraction to all genders.
    If someone identifies as omniromantic, they’re romantically attracted to every gender but may prefer one over another.[1] They might find specific traits attractive in certain genders or find every gender equally attractive—it’s all individual. Many omniromantics date people who use non-binary pronouns.
    • “Omni-” is from the Latin word omnis, which means “all” or “everything.”
    • Unfortunately, the history of this romantic orientation isn’t as well known. It’s unknown when the term “omniromantic” was first used or when it became a classification within the LGBTQ+ community.
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How can you tell if you’re omniromantic?

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  1. How.com.vn English: You may be omniromantic if you’re attracted to all genders.
    For some, knowing your romantic or sexual orientation can be eye-opening. So, how do you know if you’re an omniromantic? Ask yourself these questions and answer them honestly to learn more about your identity. If you answer “yes” to them, you’re likely omniromantic.
    • Am I attracted to people of all genders?
    • Does gender or sex play a factor in my attraction to others?[2]
    • Am I more attracted to people with multiple genders?
    • It might help to take a closer look at your personal gender preferences before entering a relationship. You might come to a conclusion like "I want to date women because..." or "I like to date men over women because..."
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Similar Romantic & Sexual Orientations

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Omnisexual
    Omnisexual refers to a sexual attraction to multiple genders. Someone who is omnisexual is sexually attracted to all genders, whereas someone who is omniromantic is romantically attracted to all genders.[3] Believe it or not, romantic and sexual attraction aren’t the same thing. While someone may be omniromantic, they might not be omnisexual.[4]
    • In other words, if someone’s omnisexual, they enjoy being physically intimate with all genders. If someone’s omniromantic, they get crushes and romantic feelings for all genders.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Asexual omniromantic
    This term refers to someone who is romantically attracted to all genders but isn’t sexually attracted to anyone.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Biromantic
    If someone is biromantic, they're romantically attracted to two or more genders. Bisexuality is this romantic orientation’s counterpart.[5]
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Demisexual omniromantic
    Someone who is romantically attracted to anyone regardless of gender but only has a sexual attraction to someone after forming a strong emotional bond is referred to as a demisexual omniromantic.[6]
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Panromantic
    If someone is panromantic, they're romantically attracted to people of all genders and sexual orientations.[7]
    • While panromantics and omniromantics are both attracted to all genders; omniromantics can have strong preferences for who they’re attracted to.[8]
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Polyromantic
    This term refers to someone who is romantically attracted to multiple genders but not all of them.[9]
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Omniromantic Flag

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  1. How.com.vn English: The omniromantic flag is pink, purple, and blue.
    This romantic orientation’s flag includes 5 equal horizontal stripes with an outline of a heart in the middle. From top to bottom, the stripes are light pink, dark pink, dark purple, light purple, and light blue. There are many versions of the omniromantic and omnisexual flags; however, this is the most common.
    • The flag's colors represent the multiple genders an omniromantic is attracted to (from people in and out of the binary and gender spectrum).
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How to Support an Omniromantic

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  1. How.com.vn English: The best way to support an omniromantic is to be respectful.
    Kindness goes a long way. If you have a friend, family member, or colleague who identifies as an omniromantic, be an ally by respecting their choice to love whoever they like. Not everyone is the same, and that’s okay! Know that everyone’s romantic and/or sexual preferences are unique.[10]
    • On top of this, avoid making assumptions about someone’s romantic or sexual orientation. At the end of the day, we’re all human.
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      This article was reviewed by Kelli Miller, LCSW, MSW and by How.com.vn staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Kelli Miller is a Psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California. Kelli specializes in individual and couples therapy focusing on relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, communication, parenting, and more. She is the author of “Love Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Most Common Relationship Issues” which details the top 15 relationship issues and 3 quick solutions to each. She is also the award-winning and best-selling author of “Thriving with ADHD”. Kelli co-hosted an advice show on LA Talk Radio and was a relationship expert for The Examiner. She received her MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Sociology/Health from the University of Florida. This article has been viewed 2,087 times.
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