MY ROMANTIC ORIENTATION

I am aromantic, which means I don't experience romantic attraction.

What does this mean in terms of relationships?

I personally love relationships, I love being someone's partner. The difference is that they're usually platonically, sensually, and sexually fuelled, rather than romantically.

I can still fall in love, go on dates, and do most of the typical stuff you'd associate with relationships, I just don't experience them romantically. Unless I told you my romantic orientation, you probably wouldn't notice that I'm aromantic.

Terminology to be familiar with:

• Squish: a platonic crush
• Queerplatonic relationship (QPR): a relationship that is not romantic but involves a close emotional connection beyond what most people consider friendship. The commitment level in a queerplatonic relationship is often considered to be similar to that of a romantic relationship. People in a queerplatonic relationship may be of any romantic or sexual orientation. (source)
• Platonic attraction: a strong desire to be close friends with someone specific. More info here.
• Split Attraction Model (SAM): definition coming soon!

Please research these terms further if you have more questions.