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I have only 'come out' to 3 people but I only explained it to one of them properly and so the other 2 have no idea what I'm going on about. I really want to come out just to prevent people from getting the wrong idea in future and so they don't say or do things that make me uncomfortable unknowingly... I guess I already know how I'm going to come out, not with words because I'm terrible with words! I shared an article post about aromantic asexuals onto my facebook for the first time today where A LOT of my family and friends keep up with me... aaand if they haven't put 2 and 2 together from that then it'll be obvious when I'm taking photos at London Pride with it printed as big and bold as possible all over me ahah

I DIDN'T EVEN CLOCK THAT IT WAS 6 MONTHS! I GET AN F FOR MY COUNTING

I remember I had a hard time finding aromanticism, I had to do a lot of googling before anything with the term aromantic came up! I wish there was more awareness and visibility on it.

Hugs are only okay with people I'm very close to I don't like to be touched in general Kissing is okay when it's between close friends with no romantic or sexual meaning (sounds strange I know) Cuddling is absolutely not okay

*SUBTLY ATTEMPTS TO REVIVE CAPSLOCKIA AFTER 5 MONTHS...*

Granted but you will never get to pet one again I wish for a pet dragon

So yesterday, for the first time since identifying as Aro, I received a confession. And if there were any lingering doubts or guilt at all about my aromanticism there definitely isn't now. Before when people would confess to me I'd feel uncomfortable, guilty and distressed that I didn't understand how I felt and the worst part is I'd become physically sick. With yesterday's situation I felt almost the exact same, only this time rather than feeling confused and distressed about not understanding how I felt I knew and understood immediately. Even though I still felt guilty for it and physically unwell, I am extremely happy to feel that I finally understand myself. And all of that is thanks to finding the aroace community.

@NullVector Ah I see, so I'm getting the jist that it is somewhere between friendship and relationship so to speak. People that feel like their friendship goes beyond what others consider a normal friendship but since there is no romantic attraction it's also not considered a standard relationship? People that are interested in having QPRs must find this so difficult to explain to those they're interested in having this type of partnership with...If only it were more simple!

I've heard a lot about QPR's around the forums but i find it's a confusing topic... Minus the lack of romantic attraction from one side. To you, what separates and what is different about a QPR from a standard romantic relationship?

Nice to meet you Love your introduction! I'm also learning Spanish and Japanese! I hope you enjoy it here

Shark Bait (hoo ha ha)

I'm English and I've been learning Spanish for a few years. I'm currently attempting to learn Japanese. Saying the words with the right pronunciation is fine but trying to learn the script is so difficult, it feels like I'm double translating!

YMBAI your friends are always chatting about romance and you sit there feeling confused and speechless. Like what do you expect me to say here I don't understand!