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People anywhere on the sexual spectrum (sexual, asexual, grey-A, etc.) may be aromantic. | People anywhere on the sexual spectrum (sexual, asexual, grey-A, etc.) may be aromantic. | ||
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*[http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/53252-the-aromantic-thread/ AVEN aromantic thread ] | *[http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/53252-the-aromantic-thread/ AVEN aromantic thread ] | ||
+ | *[http://aroplane.prophpbb.com/ AroPlane] - an aromantic spectrum forum | ||
Revision as of 00:57, 11 April 2012
An aromantic is a person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others. Where romantic people have an emotional need to be with another person in a romantic relationship, aromantics are often satisfied with friendships and other non-romantic relationships. What distinguishes romantic relationships from a non-romantic relationships can vary diversely, but often includes physical connection (holding hands, cuddling, etc.) and monogamous partnership. The aromantic attribute is usually considered to be innate and not a personal choice, just as the lack of sexual attraction is innate to asexuals. It is important to note that aromantics do not lack emotional/personal connection, but simply have no instinctual need to develop connections of a romantic nature. Aromantics can have needs for just as much empathetic support as romantics, but these needs can be fulfilled in a platonic way.
It is possible for an aromantic individual to be involved in, and enjoy, a devoted relationship with another person, but these relations are often closer friendships, naturally reflecting the closeness of the two individuals and not a purposely initiated monogamous separation as is often found in romantic couples. Aromantics may experience squishes which are the aromantic or platonic equivalent of a romantic crush.
People anywhere on the sexual spectrum (sexual, asexual, grey-A, etc.) may be aromantic.
Related links
- AVEN aromantic thread
- AroPlane - an aromantic spectrum forum
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