Just a Bear Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 There are a lot of things that make me think I'm aromantic, but I feel so hesitant to use the label because I definitely want a partner. I want a significant person in my life, someone who I can hang out with and do things with on a regular basis. And I want someone who I can trust will be still with me in the future. I always thought that was what romance was, but romance is about stuff like romantic gestures, about intimacy, and about loving someone more than anyone else and putting their interest above your own and above other friends. And those things I just don't have any desire for. So I'm wondering if there are other people who want a partner, or a significant person, or a commited relationship in their life, or something of that sort. Someone as the cliche goes, more than just a friend, that the relationship is beyond the scope of a friend you see on occasion, or a coworker you don't get close with. Someone who's involved in your life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuySomeCheese Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I mean I definately get this but only sometimes lol, you might find it beneficial to check out QPRs (queer-platonic relatiionships). I would explain them but I'm right about to go to sleep lmao, if you want I could try and explain a bit in the morning 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrocious_ar0mantic Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 9:45 PM, Burgundy Ashe said: There are a lot of things that make me think I'm aromantic, but I feel so hesitant to use the label because I definitely want a partner. I want a significant person in my life, someone who I can hang out with and do things with on a regular basis. And I want someone who I can trust will be still with me in the future. I always thought that was what romance was, but romance is about stuff like romantic gestures, about intimacy, and about loving someone more than anyone else and putting their interest above your own and above other friends. And those things I just don't have any desire for. So I'm wondering if there are other people who want a partner, or a significant person, or a commited relationship in their life, or something of that sort. Someone as the cliche goes, more than just a friend, that the relationship is beyond the scope of a friend you see on occasion, or a coworker you don't get close with. Someone who's involved in your life. I’m aro, and I’ve felt similarly. At the moment, I’m in a long-distance, queerplatonic partnership. Ideally, I do intend to live with them at one point or another. Either or- I’m aro and I’ve always liked the idea of living with a few close friends and/or partners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alto Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 YES YES YES I am in exactly the same boat. I have been wondering if I am grayromantic, but I feel inside that aromantic is the right label for me. Still want a QPR though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frutiger aro Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 i feel the same way. i've always kinda liked the idea of a partnership of sorts, but loathed the thought of having to deal with romance and all the crap that comes with it. i was super happy when i learned about aromanticism and found out QPRs are an option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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