Haii!
I'm pretty new here. I just realized a couple of days ago all the "crushes" I had in my life were actually squishes. That was a bit life-changing for me. I always thought I was heteromantic and considered myself one of the most romantic people I knew. You can imagine, then, my surprise when I realized that nope, I have no clue what romantic attraction feels like.
However,
I have come across the term cupioromantic and everything made sense ...but also started to suck.
For anyone who is not familiar with the term,
a cupioromantic is someone who does not experience romantic attraction, but is open to (and may even really desire) a romantic relationship.
So...
I am aromantic as in I do not feel romantic attraction, but I can't help but feel left out in the aro community because I crave romance so much. I can't help it! I just do!
I have even considered the possibility that I am just in denial of my orientation.
I don't even know... There is just something about romantic relationships that I really really want!
I really hope there are others out there that feel the same way...
Let me know your opinions in the comments! ❤️
*NOTE:
I have experienced repulsion to kissing, though. So I don't know if I like romantic relationships only in theory..?
The thought of kissing did not bother me, but when it was the time to do it I was on the verge of a panic attack!*