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'''Loveless Aromantic''', or '''Loveless Aro''', describes someone who is on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]] that is in some way disconnected from the concept of love, does not feel love, or may doubt that they feel love. Due to the fact that "love" is usually synonymous with "romance," loveless aros are often forcibly disconnected from love due to the inability to feel [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]]. While others may try to broaden the definition of love to include [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]] in addition to romantic attraction, loveless aros may continue to feel alienated and ignored or feel that love is inescapable as a result. They may feel uncomfortable with the concept of love in any form, or may not believe any form of love is personally relevant or important to them. Even though they may appear to "love" those close to them or "love" their hobbies, they do not feel that it is love but may rather be compassion, a mutual understanding, or enjoyment.
While all [[A-Spec|aspec]] people are harmed by [[amatonormativity]], loveless aros are especially harmed by it.
This does not necessarily mean one lacks empathy or other emotions, and is not to be confused with [[panaspec]], though someone who is panaspec may also consider themselves to be loveless. Loveless aros will often times feel other [[Attraction|attractions]] and use the [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|split attraction model]], but just not equate their attraction to love.
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