“Nonbinary” is a catch-all for those who do not fully and exclusively identify as male or female.
While many of our identities predate the language we’ve given to them, we’re still “newcomers” in the public eye, so misconceptions are bound to arise. People like us have existed for a long time¹, but only recently was the term “nonbinary” (an adjective, not a noun calling someone “a nonbinary” is incorrect) presented to a wider public. While these are well-intentioned responses, they arise from ignorance about what it actually means to be nonbinary. “If I get a crush on a nonbinary person,” some ask, “does that mean I’m no longer straight/gay/bi?” Many people think the answer is “yes.” Some create new labels that specify attraction towards us specifically, while others insist they don’t find us attractive whatsoever. Increased awareness of nonbinary identities has complicated many people’s understandings of sexuality.
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