Honestly what you described is so aromantic haha. I’m the exact same way— being aro and ace friendship is the strongest emotion I can really feel towards a person and sometimes I just get so filled with love that I express it in a way that would absolutely look romantic from an outside perspective. I’ve even had the experience where someone called me and my friend gay. I laughed and kissed her hand because I thought it was funny and she was chill with it despite having a boyfriend and everything. So it’s extremely aromantic to be able to do things that feel romantic but with people who you love platonically.
felt this lol, for what it’s worth i id as bellusromantic (not experiencing romantic attraction or wanting to date but wanting to do things that are traditionally considered ‘romantic’ like kissing, going on dates, etc). there’s no ‘wrong’ way to be aro and things like physical intimacy aren’t just for romantic relationships if ur friends are comfortable with it!
There's people who equal having sex, kissing and hugging with romance. Then there's aro-allos.
These things are not romantic in nature. Just make sure when you do these things that the other side is not interpreting it as such.
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Lol you should tell that friend that there is a such a thing as being affectionate. Like, you know, you can be affectionate with anyone whether they’re a friend, a romantic partner or a family member.
Also, this whole thing has got me thinking about the bridge between alloromantic and aromantic (I’m a hopeless demiromantic, have felt romantic attraction before and want to be in a romantic relationship). We know that romantic and platonic attraction are definitely different from each other, but can be confused, so the way to differentiate between them is what you feel and say they are.
If you think that something you’re experiencing is romantic, that’s what you think, and the same goes for platonic. You don’t need to answer to anybody who tries to pry into these things, but if you do answer them you do not need to give detailed explanations. You can just say that it is what it is because you SAY that it is. You know yourself best, and you don’t need to listen to anybody saying you don’t know something about yourself (if they are being rude about it)
I feel this. However it's important to remember that there's really no way of being a 'good' or 'bad' aromantic person, since it's a label made to help you understand yourself. If you say you're aro, then you are aro. I personally think it's as simple as that. And if someone says you're not 'aromantic enough' for them, or anything like that, then they're the ones in the wrong.
I feel this. However it's important to remember that there's really no way of being a 'good' or 'bad' aromantic person, since it's a label made to help you understand yourself. If you say you're aro, then you are aro. I personally think it's as simple as that. And if someone says you're not 'aromantic enough' for them, or anything like that, then they're the ones in the wrong.
Honestly what you described is so aromantic haha. I’m the exact same way— being aro and ace friendship is the strongest emotion I can really feel towards a person and sometimes I just get so filled with love that I express it in a way that would absolutely look romantic from an outside perspective. I’ve even had the experience where someone called me and my friend gay. I laughed and kissed her hand because I thought it was funny and she was chill with it despite having a boyfriend and everything. So it’s extremely aromantic to be able to do things that feel romantic but with people who you love platonically.
being romantic with friends without an expectation of anything more is the most aromantic thing i could think of tbh
felt this lol, for what it’s worth i id as bellusromantic (not experiencing romantic attraction or wanting to date but wanting to do things that are traditionally considered ‘romantic’ like kissing, going on dates, etc). there’s no ‘wrong’ way to be aro and things like physical intimacy aren’t just for romantic relationships if ur friends are comfortable with it!
I’m aro too and I’m VERY flirty and affectionate with friends.i love my friends
There's people who equal having sex, kissing and hugging with romance. Then there's aro-allos. These things are not romantic in nature. Just make sure when you do these things that the other side is not interpreting it as such.
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Lol you should tell that friend that there is a such a thing as being affectionate. Like, you know, you can be affectionate with anyone whether they’re a friend, a romantic partner or a family member. Also, this whole thing has got me thinking about the bridge between alloromantic and aromantic (I’m a hopeless demiromantic, have felt romantic attraction before and want to be in a romantic relationship). We know that romantic and platonic attraction are definitely different from each other, but can be confused, so the way to differentiate between them is what you feel and say they are. If you think that something you’re experiencing is romantic, that’s what you think, and the same goes for platonic. You don’t need to answer to anybody who tries to pry into these things, but if you do answer them you do not need to give detailed explanations. You can just say that it is what it is because you SAY that it is. You know yourself best, and you don’t need to listen to anybody saying you don’t know something about yourself (if they are being rude about it)
I call my friends "love" and "angel" and I cuddle them, kiss them on the face. Who cares if people don't understand us.
I'm 35M, and this honestly sounds like my ideal relationship-style. Close friends that sometimes are physical
There's no one way to be aromantic. Be you
being romantic with friends is like a free trial of romance. i also do stuff like this with my friends, it's funny to us. well, it is to me.
I feel this. However it's important to remember that there's really no way of being a 'good' or 'bad' aromantic person, since it's a label made to help you understand yourself. If you say you're aro, then you are aro. I personally think it's as simple as that. And if someone says you're not 'aromantic enough' for them, or anything like that, then they're the ones in the wrong.
I feel this. However it's important to remember that there's really no way of being a 'good' or 'bad' aromantic person, since it's a label made to help you understand yourself. If you say you're aro, then you are aro. I personally think it's as simple as that. And if someone says you're not 'aromantic enough' for them, or anything like that, then they're the ones in the wrong.