Amatonormative

Amatonormative discrimination is widely practiced. Its existence is not controversial. What is controversial is the claim that it is wrongful discrimination and not simply justified differential treatment—that it is arbitrary and hence, at least in law, unjust.

Both friends explicitly reject the amatonormative assumption that they are potential romantic partners.

This is in direct opposition to amatonormative ideas about the "right" way to start a family.