For many people, their romantic orientation isn’t something they think about because their sexual orientation and romantic orientation are the same. There are three big parts of ourselves that What is it? determine how we relate to others and want others I’m sexually and Homoromantic An aromantic person is someone who doesn’t to relate to us. These are gender identity, sexual romantically attracted Homosexual experience romantic attraction. Examples of romantic orientation, and romantic orientation. to people of my same attraction are crushes, falling in love, wanting to date gender. somebody, and wanting to do things like kiss or cuddle. All three are important but separate; people can Being aromantic is an example of a romantic identify as any combination! But it doesn’t have to be that way, and there are orientation. people whose sexual and romantic orientation don’t match up. It’s perfectly okay Heteroromantic Bisexual to not be sure I am sexually attracted about any of to all genders but these! romantically attracted This is the aromantic flag. only to genders other than my own. But this doesn’t mean aromantic people are sad or lonely. They still have friends and family. And some aromantic people choose to have a queerplatonic Many aromantic people identify as asexual, but relationship, which is a long-term committed platonic there are aromantic people who experience relationship. Its similar in many ways to romantic sexual attraction as well. relationships, but without the romance! I don’t experience I am sexually attracted Aromantic people may not get crushes, but they sexual or romantic to other genders but can get squishes! A squish is a strong desire to be attraction. don’t experience friends with someone. Romantic people can get romantic attraction. squishes too!
Like sexual orientation, romantic orientation isn’t a choice. Also, they both have to do with attraction (or the lack of it), not behavior. Someone can identity as aromantic but have been in a romantic relationship in the past.
Aromantic Asexual Aromantic Heterosexual All of these identities are normal and healthy! By reading this pamphlet, you’re already doing a good job by learning about aromanticism and romantic Here’s where to go to find more orientation. That puts you ahead of most people! But here are some other things you can do to support information! aromantic people in your community. The National Coalition for Aromantic Visibility http://www.aromantic.org Spread awareness! The concepts of aromanticism and romantic orientation are not very Aromantic Aardvark well known. Take advantage of chances to educate http://aromanticaardvark.tumblr.com peers on the topic and correct misconceptions. Aromantic Secrets http://arosecret.tumblr.com Be inclusive in your language, and avoid saying things like, “everybody wants to get married” or “you can’t Ask an Aromantic be happy if you’re single”. http://aromanticadvice.tumblr.com
The Aromantics Wiki Correct other people when they say or do things that http://aromantics.wikia.com/wiki/Aromantics_Wiki exclude aromantic people. This can also be a great opportunity to spread awareness! Queerplatonic and Aromantic Advice http://qpadvice.tumblr.com
Aromantic Asexuals Forums That’s not true! Some http://aromantics.forum-motion.net people are aromantic! Huh? What do you mean? Aroplanes Forum http://aroplane.org
The Asexuality Visibility and Education Network http://www.asexuality.org/
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