Aromanticism means I don’t feel romantic attraction, I don’t want a girlfriend, I don’t want a boyfriend and I don’t want a romantic partner in general.
No, being Aromantic and being Asexual are not the same thing.
Just because I’m Aromantic doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate beauty or sex.
Just because someone isn’t interested in having sex at all doesn’t mean they aren’t a viable romantic partner.
Some commonly asked questions:
Q: If you’re Aromantic, do you still enjoy writing and reading romance?
A: Yes, I usually enjoy a well written romance, and I find them interesting to write, if a little difficult. But I’ve never seen a romance on television or in a book and thought ‘I want that’.
Q: What is it like to live without love?
A: Firstly, never ask anyone this, it’s rude. I don’t live without love, I love my friends and family, and they love me. Living without romantic love? I can’t really judge, since I’ve never had a relationship, but I assume it’s a bit easier on my wallet.
Common Misconceptions:
“Aromantics are just jealous they can’t get a girlfriend.”
I don’t know about other Aromantics, but in personal terms this is entirely untrue, how can I be jealous of something I have never desired?
“You’ll feel it eventually, you just need to find the right person.”
By definition, this is incorrect. For an aromantic, there is no such thing as "the right person".
“Aromantics are *insert generalized personality trait (usually heartless, callous or deluded)*”
No. Just no.
We are still people, our personalities aren’t defined by the fact we don’t want a romantic relationship.
“Aromantics are so sad, they’ll never know what it’s like to have a girlfriend.” Or more generally: “I feel bad for you.”
Don’t feel sorry for me, I don’t want your pity.
In all seriousness, just because an Aromantic doesn’t want a relationship doesn’t mean they’re sad, and sometimes they have been in a relationship, maybe even a few, and it didn’t click for them.
This has been: Aromanticism, as explained by your (debatably) friendly neighborhood Aromantic.
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