Aromantic- little to no romantic attraction.

Asexual- little to no sexual attraction.

You can be none, 1 or if you are like me- both! I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!!!

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Greyace means you sometimes are attracted to people, but it's hit or miss. Depends on the person, on you, how you get along, whether you feel a positive, understanding vibe. And like most asexuals, it can take a LONG time for any feelings to really catch fire. It means people who do have sex, just not terribly often, and with low intensity.

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    So I’m not smart. So can u please explain deeper on what it means to be Aromantic Or and Asexual

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    Aroace tiger (any pronouns)
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aromantic- little to no romantic attraction. So this means that we either don't get crushes or you rarely get crushes. Maybe 2 or 3 times in their life (this is referred to as greyromantic) and is part of the aromantic spectrum! Asexuality is the same ideas but instead of crushes its more of a sexual desire that they don't have. I hope this explanation helps a bit

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    #3

    I’m ace but I don’t know how to come out to the people around me. I’m in high school and most people don’t talk about sexual attraction.

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    Derek Clark
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only mention it when people ask me about my sexuality. If asked if I have a partner, I say no and then that I'm not looking. Usually that avoids conversations I don't want to have. But I have to admit, when I say I'm ace these days, it doesn't get much hassle. Years ago I was called frigid for example when ace wasn't a thing yet.

    Harvey Oakes
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try coming out to the people who are closest to you and the people least likely to judge you

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    #4

    How old were u when u realized I were Aromantic and Asexual

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    #5

    Idk how to explain these. But Do u think that u might ever have a change in feelings and get attraction to someone.

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    Bunzilla
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For most asexual / aromantic people; no. However, there is a type of asexuality called greyasexual or demisexual. This means that it's possible to gain a sexual attraction to someone that you've formed a very close bond to.

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    #6

    Hello! I'm a part of the LGBTQ community myself, and I was wondering how being ace/aro/aro-ace affects relationships with friends and family!

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    Aroace tiger (any pronouns)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, I haven't come out to my family yet but I'm out to almost everyone else who I know! Luckily my friends are all very supportive (my friends are all LGBTQ+ except for 1 and he's an ally) so it hasn't changed much! Hopefully it will stay that way. I also haven't haven't had problems with anyone I know that doesn't fit into friends or family. Just a few questions!

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    #7

    I'm A-sexual and I don't want all these extra labels. Can't I just be Ace without having to explain it more? I'm not attracted to anybody, sexually nor romantically. Ace pretty much says that without all the extras. I don't understand the need for all these little labels and boxes.

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    Stardust she/her
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most if not some aces probably feel “ace enough”. In my case I knew I was ace but my thinking did not match with it. A microlabel helped me to fit in. However asexual is pretty much enough of a label for coming out

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    #8

    Ok I'm questioning myself atm. I had sex before but didn't really enjoyed it (toxic relationship and he didn't care about what I told him about my likings). Now I'm single and I don't really wanna have sex or be touched in a romantic or sexual way in general. I'm not shy of touch with friends or casual hugging but once someone tries to hug, hold or stroke me I get extremely uncomfortable. But I do enjoy mastrubation sometimes. I'm confused!

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