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[[File:Aromantic alternate .png|thumb|Cryotocrew's aromantic flag.]]
[[File:Aromantic Symbol.png|thumb|Aromantic Symbol]]
'''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 person. For non-aromantic people ([[Alloromantic|alloromantics]]) romantic attraction is involuntary and even occurs when someone doesn't know the other person (though one might not act on it). Aromantic people do not have an innate desire to be in a romantic relationship with specific people. 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 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>
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