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Aromanticism

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Aromanticism or aromanticity is a romantic orientation in which a person does not experience romantic attraction, whether entirely, partially or circumstantially.[1] They may not feel romantic love, and may not feel the need to be in romantic relationships. It doesn't mean they are agamous.[2][3][4] and it's also an spectrum of identities that do not feel the "standard" amount of romantic attraction or don't feel it in the "standard" way, that alloromantic individuals do.[5] for example, greyromantic [6] and demiromantic. Individuals that are on the aromantic spectrum/umbrella are often referred to as "aro-spec" for short.

Theso on the aromantic umbrella may engage in queerplatonic relationships(QPR for short), And experience alterous attraction. Aro-spec individuals may additionally experience tertiary attraction, which are attractions outside of sexual and romantic, to specify their aromanticism. Examples include aesthetic, platonic, or sensual attraction [5]

They can have any sexual orientation, be asexual, bisexual, heterosexual, homosexual, pansexual, polysexual, omnisexual, pomosexual, or ceterosexual. It's often shortened to aro.[7][8][9]

References

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  2. "LGBTQIA+ history month: You might be on the aromantic spectrum if…". DIH. 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  3. "That's So Aromantic!". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  4. "AUREA - FAQ". AUREA. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  5. 1 2 "Aromantic Spectrum". LGBTQIA+ Wiki. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  6. "Greyromantic". LGBTQIA+ Wiki. 2025-08-21. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
  7. Plonski, Logan. "7 Facts You Should Know About Aromantic People". them. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  8. Goldman, Alison; Miller, Anna Medaris (2020-06-30). "If You Feel 'Meh' About Falling In Love, You Might Be Aromantic". Women's Health. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  9. "What Is Aromantic And What Does It Mean For Relationships? | Betterhelp". www.betterhelp.com. Retrieved 2020-12-07.