That was really insightful to read for me, as I have a friend, who although has never said it specifically, I truly believe to be asexual. I also believe he still wants companionship (a romantic relationship as put in the article) but I have thought he would really struggle to find anyone a relationship would work with. I think however that he too believes that a romantic relationship is intrinsically connected to sex and so insists he has no interest i relationships.

If it were true that he had no interest in a relationship I would have no concern about that, I don't have any issue with it. However, every time he explains his lack of interest in relationships it js always with regard to not relating to something to do with sex/sexual attraction and I have one or twice been privy to him admitting an interest in someone before he realises his mistake.

I just hope he manages to realise there are possibilities for non sexual relationships should he desire such a thing and that if he does, be manages to find someone.