Ugh. The fact that I didn’t figure that out at an earlier age is so annoying, but I didn’t know it was a thing.
I’m also asexual, so I mistook aesthetic and sensual attractions as romantic and sexual.
I’m pretty sure I’m aromantic. I’ve never had any desire for a romantic relationship, I have no clue at all as to what romantic attraction actually is, and I have always had no interest whatsoever in dating. Also seeing “romantic” things on TV/media makes me cringe or involuntarily say “ew”.