The Aro Mando Echo

Just took my bio final, and I missed one but that's ok

I know right! We're the ones that have to figure it out lol

What are everyone's plans for summer?

Me too :)

Yeah... I'll be a sophomore, that's crazy

Oh, the list goes on.. I've been called a plant, a robot, asked if I'm incapable of love, told it's not real and other things like "It's a phase", or "you haven't met the right person yet." (classic). Once when I told someone I was AroAce they asked if I was diagnosed, and thought it was a medical condition. I've also had fellow LGBTQ+ friends tell me I'm not "gay enough" and that being AroAce "didn't count." Also, I have been told once that by not having children and getting married, I'm "wasting my potential." (I've unfortunately seen this a lot among other women too.) Some of these things might not be severe enough to be classified as a phobia, but these are just my experiences.

I was the "wolf girl" in middle school... *sigh*

I'd rather join SwiftySpeedy on the streets for three months than get married

Yep! You'll find a lot of us on here. In general, sometimes this website can be more accepting and open than something like AVEN when it comes to feeling no romance at all or close to none.

I am an animator too! I love storytime animators like JaidenAnimations, TheOdd1sOut, SomethingElseYT, etc.. I've tried it myself, and lets just say that I have SO MUCH RESPECT for whoever can finish a whole video!

Sure I'm down! I love movies- we definitely have to get theater popcorn though... *ahem* Dearest PBM, would you care to partake in a camping trip with me? (There will be s'mores.)

I am 15 as well, and I've decided for me (personally- not pushing this on anyone) that one way I might be able to feel more "accepted" in society is by working in a job or industry that has no romantic connotations, or one that many people who are "married to their work" are. For me, that's the military and medical field, but there are many jobs, hobbies, and things out there that can have a slightly less tense environment when it comes to romance. Again- this is just a personal solution I've found that makes me feel more at ease. There are so many ways to live your life!

I have a beaded bracelet that has both the aro colors and ace colors, and my family hasn't suspected a thing. I also have a "special drawer" where I keep my art that has queer themes or colors lol

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"A group of depressed teenagers playing soft tennis in order to escape reality"

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"No, they've always been really short. Aliens exist."

Sounds a bit like a crush to me! I would look into it, though (because how would I know lol). keep exploring! You don't have to have it all figured out yet or anything.

Finals, man. I'm practically drowning in reviews and end-of-term projects.

True! I currently have a Bearded Dragon and a crested Gecko. TPBM has broken a bone

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