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Aroace is a lesser-known LGBTQ+ label that’s short for aromantic asexual. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what aromanticism and asexuality are, what the aroace flag looks like, and how to know if the aroace label could be a good fit for you. We’ve even included some tips on how to put your best foot forward in a relationship as an aroace individual so you can feel comfortable and understood.
Things You Should Know
- Aroace is short for aromantic (aro) asexual (ace).
- Aroace individuals experience little to no romantic and sexual attraction to others, or they may only develop this attraction under certain conditions.
- The most well-known version of the aroace flag includes 5 horizontal stripes: orange, yellow, white, light blue, and dark blue.
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionAm I still aroace if I dislike the idea of ever being in a romantic or sexual relationship, but I still like reading romance?CaramelCommunity AnswerLiking romance might be a very minor sign of romantic attraction, but you can still be aroace.
Tips
References
- ↑ https://www.aromanticism.org/en/all-terms#a
- ↑ https://asexuals.fandom.com/wiki/AroAce
- ↑ https://www.oulgbtq.org/what-do-asexual-aromantic-mean.html
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/asexual
- ↑ https://asexuals.fandom.com/wiki/AroAce
- ↑ https://asexualitytrust.org.nz/what-is-asexuality/asexual-people-and-relationships/
- ↑ https://advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ITIMB-ACE.pdf
- ↑ https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/5-things-you-should-know-about-aromantic-people
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