Arom GUy

Had my first one yesterday. Me: I don't want a relationship or marriage. I'm more happy to be friends with someone and have physical contact as well for the rest of my life. Friend: Thats not a life Me: But it what works for me and what I'm happy with. Friend: That's still not a life. ?‍♂️?‍♂️?‍♂️?‍♂️ I changed the subject after

I can relate to this on so many levels it's unreal ?? Thank you for sharing ?

I've have been looking for the exact explanation of how I would broach such a subject with someone and you've answered it in a nutshell. Sorry for hijacking the thread.

Thank you ? I do love cake ???

I did post a topic in another forum which guided me to here and how grateful I am to said person. Context so ive been dating over the past 16 years some long relationships some short and every relationship I get into I end up wanting to run for the hills or feel trapped and don't feel myself. I have always put it down to it being the wrong person and when I meet the right one I wont feel like this. I've done romantic things for people while in those relationships but not because I have the feelings to match the action but because I thought they would like it. I've always felt more comfortable with FOB arrangement forgive the crude term. Fast forward to this week I see a friend of myn post on social media about aromantic awareness week. I think ooo whats that (she always posts interesting topics) and I google it and start reading. First article read and I'm like ok this is sounding very familiar to me. I message her and go how did you know and she explains to me that it not experiencing any romantic attraction for others. It like a light has been switched on in my head and I feel like a weight has been lifted. I've read two threads here and i can relate to every comment that has been typed. It all resonates with me I don't feel broken anymore. I'm happy that I finally understand and can say that I'm an aromantic hetrosexual.