I feel like this needs to be said, but some of y’all really need to start learning to mind your own business when it comes to alloaros. especially alloaros who are loveless or don’t perform aromanticism the way you want it to be. being exclusively aromantic isn’t a bad thing and the only reason y’all think it could be is because of amanormativity. sort that out on your own time and stop making aromantic people explain it to you when you are perfectly capable of looking it up. thank you.

Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week!

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness week generally occurs for the first, full week after Valentine’s Day starting on Sunday. This year it will go from February 19-25 as the 19th is the first Sunday after Valentine’s Day.

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week exists to raise awareness about aromanticism and the aromantic identity.

ASAW is a time to share our stories and experiences, make campaigns, and discuss aromanticism in general. It’s a time to raise awareness and shed light on the top of aromanticism and the aromantic identity.

Additionally, during Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week, organization like Aromantic Alliance, Aromantic Spectrum Union for Recognition, Education. and Advocacy (AUREA), offer resources, events and support to aromantic individuals.

With all that said, what does it mean to be aromantic?

Someone who is aromantic experiences little to no romantic attraction and/or experience it differently than what society would deem as “normal” or not have the desire for a romantic relationship. Aromantic is an umbrella term for those on the aromantic spectrum. For instance, some aromantics experience no romantic attraction at all. Some aromantics only experience romantic attraction in certain circumstances which would put them on the gray area of the spectrum. Demiromantic people only experience romantic attraction after developing a strong emotional bond. Frayromantics are the opposite of this and only experience romantic attraction to those with whom they don’t share a strong emotional bond with. There are many other micro-labels like aegoromantic (which I I myself am!), apothiromantic, aroflux, bellusromantic and cupioromanric, and greyromantics who do experience romantic attraction, but it may only be occasionally or under specific coruncstances, like demiromantics and frayromantics.

People who are aromantic may experience other types of attraction, like sexual attraction. Or they may not experience sexual attraction (signifying they may be asexual). Some aromantic people don’t experience any other types of attraction whether that be romantic, sexual, or platonic. Some may experience very few types of attraction without being completely devoid of all types of attraction. I experience a LOT of aesthetic attraction, but I am aromantic, asexual, and aplatonic. It’s very clear that there is a very wide spectrum of experiences, and no aromantic is exactly the same as another!

you guys ever think about just how big the aromantic spectrum is and go "woah"

like, there are!!! so many different types of aros!!! aplatonic, alloaro, aroace, demi, etc... it's so cool. there are so many people out there that feel differently than the normal romance standards set by society and I think that's amazing, man. to me it really does tear down the "lOvE iS wHaT mAkEs Us PeOpLe" bullshit because we're all living proof that it really, really doesn't. that guy down the street who doesn't want a partner? he's just a dude, dude!!! your coworker that doesn't want any sort of relationship or friendships what so ever? they're living their best life!!! your old classmate that is comfortable with their sexuality and has sex as they please without the pressure of a romantic relationship on their shoulders? they're absolutley vibing, man!!!

i hope that one day all labels under the aro spectrum will be fully acknowledged and accepted. we all deserve to be seen and heard. no matter where we fall on the spectrum.

im in a bit of a predicament. i am wondering if i am ace/aro/aroace and idk why but it feels wrong. :/ like i am lying to myself. ive never felt attraction and still dont, the closest thing i experience to a crush is that i think a boy in some of my classes looks a bit handsome T-T help

Not single or taken, but a secret third thing (aromantic)

✨romance is dead and I killed it and trapped it's conscious in my mind labyrinth✨

yippee!!!! Happy arospec awareness week everyone!!!!!! I'm proud to be aegoromantic!! >:3c

I am in love,

I am in love with flowers,

I am in love with history,

I am in love with the sky,

I am in love with my religion,

I am in love with femininity,

I am in love with the colour pink,

I am in love with my favorite jacket,

I am in love with learning,

I am in love with dogs,

I am in love with anything caramel.

~

Love doesn't have to be romantic.

It doesn't even have to be platonic.

It's whatever you make of it.

~

A poem about aromanticism by me

a general psa that “reminding” loveless aromantics that love doesn’t have to be romantic is just rude and borderline disrespectful. trust me, they know. they probably understand the connotations of love better than you too. loveless aros are the ones who know their identity and comfort levels best so how about y’all stop getting up in arms whenever they challenge how you think people are supposed to interpret love.

sending this to my friend because i had to

Aegoromantic

The micro-label aegoromantic describes someone who enjoys the idea of romance, but they do not wish to be a participant in romantic activities.

‘A’ means “no” in Greek, and ‘ego’ means oneself. With it all combined, aegoromantic means romance without oneself.

Someone who is aegoromantic may fantasize about being in a romantic relationship, consume romantic media, or partake in shipping, but they usually feel little to no romantic attraction or desire for a romantic relationship.

Their fantasies are often from a third-person point of view and often involve fictional characters or celebrities.

It’s important to remember that while aegoromantic people like the idea of romance and may fantasize about being in a relationship, that doesn’t mean they feel romantic attraction or truly desire a relationship. Fantasies are often idealistic, and the thought of pursuing a serious relationship is not desirable.

Aegoromantics may perceive someone as “attractive” but not want to engage in romantic activities like kissing, holding hands, etc. and instead prefer to fantasize about them in a way that could be considered infatuation, being in love with the idea of someone.

I wholeheartedly obsess over fictional characters and a few public figures, but it’s just that. Obsession. I find these people/character super attractive, but I don’t want to actually kiss or be in a relationship with them. The idea of actually doing those things in real life is not appealing.

To sum it all up, aegoromantic people typically experience little to no romantic attraction or desire for a relationship. Aegoromantics enjoy the concept of romance but without the involvement of oneself. They may fantasize and perceive someone as “attractive”, but it is ultimately just fantasizing and essentially infatuation.

This is just the basics. There will be variety even under a specific micro-label. If you’re aromantic and don’t feel exactly the same as me, that’s perfectly okay. We’re a micro-label unified by some similar characteristics, but there can still be some variety and different experience under this label.

remember kids! love isn't everything! you can live a perfectly happy life without it! you don't need platonic love NOR romantic love!! not having one or the other doesn't make you a "monster" or a "freak". you are perfectly fine the way you are! don't let anyone tell you other wise!

i’m a triple A battery

I just made an aro christmas meme

there is, in fact, a "platonic explanation for this" if you're not a coward