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Being aromantic does not mean that one is unable to experience sexual attraction. An aromantic person can have any sexual orientation. Many aromantics use the [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|split attraction model]] to express this difference in sexual and romantic orientation. For example, a heterosexual aromantic person is sexually attracted to people of another gender, but is not romantically attracted to them. Some aromantics are also [[asexual]], meaning they do not feel sexual attraction as well; they may identify as [[aroace]]. |
Being aromantic does not mean that one is unable to experience sexual attraction. An aromantic person can have any sexual orientation. Many aromantics use the [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|split attraction model]] to express this difference in sexual and romantic orientation. For example, a heterosexual aromantic person is sexually attracted to people of another gender, but is not romantically attracted to them. Some aromantics are also [[asexual]], meaning they do not feel sexual attraction as well; they may identify as [[aroace]]. |
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A common misconception is |
A common misconception is that all aros 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 is still love. Aros 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 p[[Platonic Attraction|latonic 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 aros embrace the loveless label and reject the idea that love is necessary.<ref>https://aroworlds.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/i-am-not-voldemort-an-essay-on-love-and-amatonormativity/</ref> |
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Some aromantic people may seek out romantic relationships despite that lack of attraction, |
Some aromantic people may enter or seek out romantic relationships despite that lack of attraction, and may identify as [[cupioromantic]]. Others may be [[Romance Repulsed|romance repulsed]]. |
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Aromantic can also be used as an umbrella term, referring to anyone on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]. |
Aromantic can also be used as an umbrella term, referring to anyone on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]. |
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