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'''Aromantic''' (often shortened to '''aro''') is a romantic orientation defined by a lack of [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]]. Romantic attraction is often defined as the desire to be in a romantic relationship and/or do romantic acts with a specific individual. For non-aromantic ([[alloromantic]]) individuals, romantic attraction is involuntary and even occurs when someone doesn't know the other individual (though one might not act on it). Aromantic individuals do not have an innate desire to be in a romantic relationship with specific individuals. They might also feel disconnected from the idea of romance.
A common misconception is that all aromantics lack emotions, lack the ability to form social connections, and are "loveless". In reality many aros are capable of feeling love- platonic love such as that between a mother and child or best friends. Aromantics can also meet their emotional needs through [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic relationships]], or other [[Tertiary Attraction|non-romantic relationships]]. Some aromantics get platonic crushes or "squishes", also known as [[Platonic Attraction|platonic attraction]]. On the other hand, some aromantics may not experience platonic love or attraction, and may identify as [[aplatonic]]. Others may not desire partners of any kind, and may identify as [[nonamorous]]. Some aromantics [[Loveless Aromantic|embrace the loveless label]] and reject the idea that love is necessary for happiness.<ref>https://aroworlds.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/i-am-not-voldemort-an-essay-on-love-and-amatonormativity/</ref>
[[File:Aromantic green redesign.png|thumb|Green Redesign by tumblr user nonbiarrow]]
[[File:Aromantic coat of arms.png|alt=White, with two vertical stripes on each side (green, light green, gray, black), and three intersecting arrows (light green, gray, light green) in the middle. Cannot be blazoned, as the lighter shade of green isn't distinct in heraldry.|thumb|The aromantic coat of arms.]]
Being aromantic does not mean that one is unable to experience [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]]. An aromantic individual can have any [[Sexual Orientation|sexual orientation]]. They may identify with a sexual orientation in addition to the label of aromantic to specify who they're interested in sexually, if anyone. For example, a [[Straight|heterosexual]] aromantic individual is sexually attracted to individuals of a different gender, but is not romantically attracted to them. Some aromantics are also [[asexual]] ([[aroace]]), meaning they do not feel sexual attraction as well. Not all aromantics identify with a sexual orientation, some identify primarily or only as aromantic ([[Non-SAM Aro|non-SAM aro]]/[[
Romantic dispositions among aromantic individuals can vary. Some aromantics may still have or seek or a romantic relationship despite not feeling romantic attraction to anyone ([[cupioromantic]]). Other aromantics may be repulsed by the concept of romance, either as a concept applicable to themselves or in general. Terms like [[romance-repulsed]], [[Romance Indifferent|romance-indifferent]], [[Romance Favorable|romance-favorable]], or [[Romance Ambivalent|romance-ambivalent]] are commonly used to describe these feelings.
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