Social networks are a determinant of well-being for asexual individuals
Variability in size and makeup of asexual individuals' social networks due to individual differences
Fewest people being listed in Circle 1, supportive others knowing about the asexual individual's identity, and the majority of social network members being friends were common themes in social networks
Asexual individuals reported stronger relationships with supportive and validating others
Asexual individuals felt that having close others who validate and support their asexual identity increases their well-being (Hypothesis supported!)
Themes of social pressures, misconceptions of the asexual identity, and the need for better education on sexual minority identities arose in participant interviews
Gender/race/cultural differences
Intersectionality with asexuality and other identities