I learned a new word today!

Amatonormativity: The widespread assumption that everyone is better off in an exclusive, romantic, long-term, coupled relationship and everyone is seeking such a relationship (from Elizabeth Brake)

If we don't have words for it, we can't talk about it or envision #RelationshipAnarchy or #FamilyAbolition or anything beyond the capitalistic, cis-normative, hetero-patriarchal #NuclearFamily

#NewWord #BuildingVocabulary #Relationships #Romance