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Sexuality of Cometan
The sexuality of Cometan has been a point of discussion for Astronists and non-Astronists alike since the public life of Cometan began in his adolescent years. The topic of the sexuality of Cometan explores not only Cometan's romantic relationships, but also points to questions regarding his sexual orientation. Another important aspect of this discourse is the celibacy of Cometan.
Cometan's first known relationship was with an Armenian girl born Liana Tiratsuyan, whom he wrote of in the Omnidoxy. However, this relationship is recorded to have ended in the waning months of The Founding of Astronism era in September 2019. Other sources at that time list Cometan's sexual orientation as heterosexual.
On 25th April 2023, Cometan entered into a new relationship with a nursing student named Shanice George who is two years older than him. Shanice and Cometan fell in love and are frequently pictured together with Cometan often posting Shanice on his social media. In April 2024, Cometan and Shanice George celebrated their first anniversary as a couple with a romantic night away in Manchester. In September 2024, Cometan treated Shanice to a getaway at Shaw Hill Hotel near Chorley for her 28th birthday.
Gender identity of Cometan
Cometan self-identifies as a man and uses the pronouns he/his.
Sexual orientation of Cometan
Cometan is heterosexual.
Celibacy of Cometan
It has been reported by some sources that Cometan committed to a vow of celibacy directly following the end of his relationship with Cosma. The legitimacy of these reports have not as of yet been confirmed by Cometan himself.