same-sex romance

Homosexual romantic relationship

Same-sex romance is romantic attraction, courtship, or relationship between people of the same gender.

The phrase appears in discussions of media representation, dating, and relationship categories: The novel features a same-sex romance between two women, same-sex romance options in video games.

It emphasizes the emotional and romantic dimension rather than purely sexual aspects.

Related
  • queerUnusual or non-normative
  • gayAttracted to same sex
  • lesbianWoman desiring women
  • loveIntense fond attachment
  • love storyNarrative of romantic involvement

pride · rainbow · coming-out · heartbreak · forbidden · tenderness · closet · kiss · slow burn · longing · devotion · partners · matching tattoos · wedding · holding hands · equality · crush · butterflies

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Opposites
sexual orientation of partners

same-sex romanceboy-meets-girl

Traditional romance setup

social/cultural acceptance (historical context)

same-sex romancetraditional marriage

Customary male-female union

Family

same, sameness, samesies, sexual, sexuality, sexually, sexes, sexier, sexiest

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG