aromanticism
No romantic attraction
Aromanticism is the experience of feeling little or no romantic attraction to others.
Someone who identifies as aromantic may still form deep friendships, experience sexual attraction, or want companionship—they simply don't experience the pull toward romantic relationships that most people take for granted.
Her aromanticism doesn't mean she's cold; she just doesn't feel that spark.
Committed nonromantic intimate bond
- zucchiniElongated green summer squash
- platonicFriendly without romance
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- companionshipState of having company
squish · partner · polyamorous · committed · nontraditional · intimate · bonding · connection
Without erotic attraction
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- LGBTQSexual and gender minorities
- aro-aceWithout romantic or sexual attraction
- communityCollective of connected people
pride · visibility · coming-out · self-discovery · validation · autonomy · label · questioning
Warm emotional attachment
- caringShowing kind concern
- warmthHeat you feel
- boundariesLines marking separation
- comfortEase or soothing relief
fulfillment · contentment · independence · self-partnered · wholeness
queerplatonic
Committed nonromantic intimate bond
- zucchiniElongated green summer squash
- platonicFriendly without romance
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
companionship · squish · partner · polyamorous · committed · nontraditional · intimate · bonding · connection
asexual
Without erotic attraction
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- LGBTQSexual and gender minorities
- aro-aceWithout romantic or sexual attraction
community · pride · visibility · coming-out · self-discovery · validation · autonomy · label · questioning · closeted
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- caringShowing kind concern
- warmthHeat you feel
- boundariesLines marking separation
comfort · fulfillment · contentment · independence · self-partnered · wholeness
couplehood
State of being paired
oriented
Positioned toward a point
aromanticismromantic attraction
Longing for intimate connection
romanticism · romantic love · hopeless romantic · falling in love · limerence
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