History Analysis / CelibateHero

* Occasionally a case of [[UnsettlingGenderReveal a Hero everyone thinks is male actually being female]], and pretending to be celibate, asexual or otherwise uninterested in physical relationships (and may be a case of [[HatesBeingTouched panicking whenever touched at all for this very reason]]) in order to avoid discovery. You can guarantee that someone is [[SweetOnPollyOliver going to try and pounce her anyway]], and discover their true identity. If it's an ally, they'll probably be sworn to secrecy. If they're an enemy, you can be assured they'll use it against the Hero, especially if she continues to keep it a secret from her fellow teammates.

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** They can't let go of [[TheLostLenore the memory of a dead lover]], especially if [[ILetGwenStacyDie they feel responsible for the death of said lover]].

* They don't care. It's that simple.

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* "True Love Doesn't Exist Anymore" - They are absolutely sickened by the sexual and/or romantic values of most if not all of the other characters, and find it sickening that anyone would even ''think'' that they would stoop to the same level. May come off to passers-by as merely haughtiness (and it certainly can be), but if the character in question remembers a World or a time in which their values still existed, were far more common, or were maybe even the standard, then it would be more accurate to say that the character looks at the current World as a WretchedHive and/or ViceCity and its inhabitants as immoral, awful people. Can often overlap with RebelliousRebel and BlackSheep. Sometimes overlaps with BreakTheCutie, TheWoobie (especially StoicWoobie), DoomedMoralVictor, WithFriendsLikeThese, and DefectorFromDecadence. It can even overlap with TheMcCoy, in which case the character may be a combination of two polar opposites: TheCynic and TheIdealist.

* "True Love Doesn't Exist Anymore" - They are absolutely sickened by the sexual and/or romantic values of most if not all of the other characters, and find it sickening that anyone would even ''think'' that they would stoop to the same level. May come off to passers-by as merely haughtiness (and it certainly can be), but if the character in question remembers a World or a time in which their values still existed, were far more common, or were maybe even the standard, then it would be more accurate to say that the character looks at the current World as a WretchedHive and/or ViceCity and its inhabitants as immoral, awful people. Can often overlap with HurtingHero, RebelliousRebel and BlackSheep. Sometimes overlaps with BreakTheCutie, TheWoobie (especially StoicWoobie), DoomedMoralVictor, WithFriendsLikeThese, and DefectorFromDecadence. It can even overlap with TheMcCoy, in which case the character may be a combination of two polar opposites: TheCynic and TheIdealist.

* They are UsefulNotes/{{asexual|ity}} and/or UsefulNotes/{{aromantic}} and ''choose'' to abstain from any and all sexual/romantic encounters. (Note that it's possible for asexuals and/or aromantics to not have interest in sex/romance but still be open to sex/romance under the right circumstances, so while being asexual/aromantic is not a choice, celibacy is always a conscious decision.)

* "True Love Doesn't Exist Anymore" - They are absolutely sickened by the sexual and/or romantic values of most if not all of the other characters, and find it sickening that anyone would even ''think'' that they would stoop to the same level. May come off to passers-by as merely haughtiness (and it certainly can be), but if the character in question remembers a World or a time in which his or her values still existed, were far more common, or were maybe even the standard, then it would be more accurate to say that the character looks at the current World as a WretchedHive and/or ViceCity and its inhabitants as immoral, awful people. Can often overlap with HurtingHero, RebelliousRebel and BlackSheep. Sometimes overlaps with BreakTheCutie, TheWoobie (especially StoicWoobie), DoomedMoralVictor, WithFriendsLikeThese, and DefectorFromDecadence. It can even overlap with TheMcCoy, in which case the character may be a combination of two polar opposites: TheCynic and TheIdealist.

* The hero is not human, and does not understand WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove

* {{Workaholic}}: This hero doesn't have time for romantic relationships. They're too busy saving the world/patrolling the city/training ToBeAMaster/etc. This will likely be phrased as being "[[MarriedToTheJob married to his/her job]]".

* They are UsefulNotes/{{asexual|ity}} and/or aromantic and ''choose'' to abstain from any and all sexual/romantic encounters. (Note that it's possible for asexuals and/or aromantics to not have interest in sex/romance but still be open to sex/romance under the right circumstances, so while being asexual/aromantic is not a choice, celibacy is always a conscious decision.)

* They are {{asexual|ity}} and/or aromantic and ''choose'' to abstain from any and all sexual/romantic encounters. (Note that it's possible for asexuals and/or aromantics to not have interest in sex/romance but still be open to sex/romance under the right circumstances, so while being asexual/aromantic is not a choice, celibacy is always a conscious decision.)

** They can't let go of [[ILetGwenStacyDie the memory of a dead lover]], especially if they feel responsible for the death of said lover.

* "[[YourDaysAreNumbered My Days Are Numbered]]" - They realize they are SecretlyDying and choose not to pursue a would-be RomanticInterest to avoid LoveHurts or leaving their spouses as a Widow(er) and a DisappearedDad or MissingMom to any kids they might have.

* Rare today is the idea that the heroes' powers ''rely'' on their [[VirginPower remaining celibate]], or that they are celibate out of religious or moral conviction. Most commonly this is found in fantasy settings, which may feature religious orders or mystical powers that may be influenced by sexual activity. Male examples are a rare find in a setting based in the real world, [[AManIsNotAVirgin because a man is never, ever a virgin, and don't you dare claim otherwise]].

* Rare today is the idea that the heroes' powers ''rely'' on their [[VirginPower remaining celibate]], or that they are celibate out of religious or moral conviction. Most commonly this is found in fantasy settings, which may feature religious orders or mystical powers that may be influenced by sexual activity. Male examples are a rare find in a setting based in the real world, because a man is never, ever a virgin, and don't you dare claim otherwise.
* Or occasionally, AntiHero or villains possessing PowerOfHate cannot afford to be weakened by the thought of having love.

* They are {{asexual|ity}} and/or aromantic.

* Their religious beliefs demand celibacy. If TheHero is a GoodShepherd, for instance, that would close off any love interest. This will likely come up in the form of temptation. Expect Buddhist (or any other celibate or abstinence associated religion) characters seeking to abstain from physical distractions to fit in here often.

* Rare today is the idea that the heroes' powers ''rely'' on their [[VirginPower remaining celibate]], or that they are celibate out of religious or moral conviction. Most commonly this is found in fantasy settings, which may feature religious orders or mystical powers that may be influenced by sexual activity. Male examples are a rare find in a setting based in the real world, because [[AManIsNotAVirgin a man is never, ever a virgin, and don't you dare claim otherwise]]!

* They are both {{asexual|ity}} and aromantic.

* "[[ItsNotYouItsMyEnemies I'm A Danger Magnet]]" - they are GenreSavvy, and realize anyone they get close to or allow to approach them is very likely to [[CartwrightCurse shortly end up dead]].

** They fell for the wrong person, maybe TheVamp or someone who left them for someone else, and no longer trust the opposite sex.

* They simply [[HeManWomanHater abhor]] [[DoesNotLikeMen the opposite sex]] (more common among {{Anti Hero}}es, particularly male examples).

* SorryImGay surrounded by an UnwantedHarem.