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    Under the Rainbow post by 00O3's Avatar 00O3
    February 18, 2024, 6:37 pm to Public
    We'll be starting off ASAW with the label aromantic! 💚🤍🤎🖤

    Aromantic, often shortened to "aro", is used by a person who may experience little or no romantic attraction. It exists across a spectrum, creating the aromantic spectrum we are celebrating this week.

    Occasionally paired with the label asexual to create the term "aroace", a person who experiences little or no sexual and romantic attraction. Although they are often used together (and therefore easily get mixed up.), they do not mean the same thing, as one is for romantic orientation and the other for sexual orientation.

    A common misconception is that aromantics cannot feel love- though they may not frequently experience romantic attraction, they can feel other types of love like familial love and platonic love, which are all as valid as romantic love. To add on, being aro has nothing to do with one's personality traits. They still feel emotions like every other person and are capable of being affectionate.

    If you want to learn more about this topic, here's a few articles to educate yourself!
    (Aromanticism: What Does It Mean? - web.md ; Aromatic Facts You Should Know - them.us)


    Why do we need to learn about these labels? Aren't they divisive?
    Of course, everybody has their preferences. There is absolutely no need to identify with a label, which is totally fine! However, some people may find identifying with a label more empowering, and it's important to respect that. We here just hope to educate people on these identities! :]

    Disclaimer: If there's anything I got wrong, please please please let me know in the comments! These are all based on articles and my personal knowledge, so it may not be accurate.
    LoveInUnreality said 2024-02-19 05:19:48
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    That's me!! Being aro/ace is actually really eye-opening in a society that prioritizes sex and romance. It can be difficult sometimes, but rewarding, honestly. Probably just a me thing though, lol. It's probably one of those labels I'm more rebelliously proud of, though
    ajthepeach replied to Patience's comment below 2024-02-18 19:10:17
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    sokay
    Patience replied to ajthepeach's comment below 2024-02-18 18:57:11
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    Oop, sorry
    ajthepeach replied to Patience's comment below 2024-02-18 18:55:52
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    -ace
    Patience said 2024-02-18 18:41:49
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    Fun fact: ajthepeach is aro
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