January 2012
47 posts
Living Single →
This is a great article I read that talks about relationship hierarchies, how being single is treated as a bad or temporary thing in our society, and other such things. It’s a great article for aromantics and while it is a bit long I highly recommend reading it.
December 2011
61 posts
"So are you two... together?" - Article about... →
Not aromantic, but interesting to a lot of aromantics, since it addresses how platonic relationships are devalued in our society and thought of as less.
Anonymous asked: Do you know of any aromantic/queerplatonic advice tumblrs?
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Fictional Aromantics Blog! →
Please go there, follow and submit, they need help starting out.
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Aromantics and Romantic Traditions?
Just a question to all of you, how do you feel about mostly romantic-exclusive traditions? For example, kissing under the mistletoe (since it is Christmas after all) or kissing at midnight on New Year’s. Do you take part in these traditions? Do these traditions annoy you or do you just not pay attention to them? Valentine’s Day is another, too.
I’m asking since I was thinking about this and...
Anonymous asked: How do you know if you are Aromantic? I'm in a relationship right now, but I don't think it can be described as a romantic one. Rather, it's more like friendship, except there is kissing involved (she likes it, I'm neutral.) Am I Aro or just Ace?
loveisatime-machine asked: Is there an asexual blog like this? Thanks and happy holidays
Anonymous asked: What's the difference between a QP, a zucchini and a partner?
The Super Secret Aromantic Plan
secretarc:
Okay, thecabbage and I (nevernotbroken) started this blog with the intention to take up a lot of space being aromantic and making more people consciously aware that aromantic people exist. I’m not quite sure what this will be yet, but hopefully it will be a place that an aromantic community can use to pop into existence on tumblr.
We will be as loud and proud as we can! And then!
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Fuck yeah, Queerplatonic Zucchinis!
http://fyeahqueerplatoniczucchinis.tumblr.com/ I made one! It’s not much at present, but let’s hope it works out.
Anonymous asked: Any other peeps in a QP relationship substitute love songs as songs of Epic Platonic Devotion? :P
It's cute when people say I just need to meet the...
theunfinishedwriter:
Oh wait, no it’s not.
There is nothing to be cured.
It’s like people just can’t accept that one can be happy without feeling sexually attracted to anyone (or anything). I do not aspire to find someone I am sexually attracted to. Sex has never played into my happiness or self worth. I am a complete person without it. Just because it’s a significant part of most people’s...
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To the follower who asked about a fictional...
Tumblr ate my ask, but I think it’s a fantastic idea, and if you made it I would promote it here!
mrmonochrome asked: Why isn't there a tumblr devoted to queerplatonic relationships? :( I do like this tumblr for it's semi-devotion to them, but the problem is that I'm not aromantic (tho my queerplatonic best friend is) so it seems somewhat strange for me to be using it as my source of queerplatonism, though I also use it to become more educated about my QP BFF's experiences.
Anonymous asked: To respond to the anon: personally I get bitter when the idea of romance is pushed upon me, the idea that someday I'll come to my senses and want a partner, or that "you're so attractive, you're going to make a man happy one day." I've been told my reactions mean I am immature, but it is really because I dislike the pressure society puts on aromantic people to BE...
Anonymous asked: i totally just thought of something, like an aromantic symbol -> an arrow :3
Anonymous asked: Hear me out, I have no issue with people who are aromantic. Whatever; some people swing one way, some people both, some people all, some people not all. Weird metaphors aside, I've found that all the aromantic people I know/have encountered, are bitter, sarcastic, or downright condescending to people who ARE in a relationship/are romantic. Is there some sense of superiority to not feeling...
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So
Why aren’t queerplatonic dating sites a thing? Someone should make that a thing.
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romance in media and water balloon fights
gentofmind:
A lot of people think I don’t like romance in stuff. This isn’t true. I actually like romance in stuff! That is, when it’s done right, and fits the story and the characters. A lot of times it’s just thrown in needlessly or an important character is given a generic love interest, or a character who otherwise seems aromantic is given a romantic interest, or a story that really doesn’t...
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Anonymous asked: I have always just thought I was really odd, but seeing this page makes me wonder.... But I'm still confused. -- I'm not quite sure what aromantic is... Would you please explain it a bit for me? Or link me somewhere that can? Whats the difference between asexuals and aromantics?
loveisatime-machine asked: Hm.. I like love, and songs about it etc and I've always thought that that was being romantic. But, I don't like that on TV shows and stuff there's always a couple or the characters have to fall in love and yadda yadda argh. Also, I don't feel I need someone to be like my date or that is something that you need in life, because we know that for some people it isn't and...
loveisatime-machine asked: I've always thought that I was romantic, but it seems that I don't know well what is romantic! Because when I "met" this blog, and when I had more contact with gender stuff I saw that I agree with lots of stuff here on this blog (you don't need to be aromantic to agree with some stuff here, I know and see it!) and saw that some concepts that I had were misunderstood! So, I...
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Anonymous asked: Is there a shorter word? Bisexuals have Bi. Homosexuals have gay. Heterosexuals have straight. Saying that I'm aromantic or nonsexual kinda seems wierd.
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Anonymous asked: I sort of "ship" characters (I don't want them to kiss or anything, but hugs are nice), and dislike romance for myself. Does that disqualify me from being aromatic?
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Dear whoever you are:
queerloveletters:
I’m really sorry I’ve been so adamantly against relationships all my life. It’s not my fault I didn’t know there was any other type of love relationship other than romantic. It’s not my fault I’m aromantic.
But the time has come for me to say this. Whoever you are— I want you. I need you. I want us to be the most queer people on the planet in a...
summers-wind asked: To the person who asked about Fictional Aces, there's a Tumblr that talks about them! Check out! fictional aces. tumblr. com
Anonymous asked: Hey, I just wanted to leave this here. For a while I've been thinking about my orientation (aesthetically) and for a while, I had been using the term panaesthetic, but it's not entirely accurate. So, I realized that I'm only aesthetically attracted to males or masculine people and I coined the term hommeaesthetic. I imagine people could change that to femmeaesthetic or whatever. I...
Anonymous asked: First, I just want to say, thank you so much for everything on this blog. Secondly, how do you prove to someone that you are aromantic and/or asexual? It is really hard to convince someone when they can always just say "You just haven't met the right person." or "You are just awkward and uncomfortable." or "Maybe you do feel those things and your just don't...
Anonymous asked: Just out of curiosity, what are some fictional characters you think might be aromantic? I definitely read Robin from How I Met Your Mother (at least in earlier seasons) as an aromantic sexual, and kind of found it annoying how people would tell her she'd find that "special someone" some day.
Anonymous asked: Before I found this blog, I had no idea what to really call myself or knew that there were other people similar to me. Thank you!
assbrahamlincolon asked: I just discovered this blog and... I think I love you. Platonically. I can't believe how many of these I relate to. Your blog is the best.
Anonymous asked: I think I honestly just figured out what I am. Thank you.
Anonymous asked: Sorry about my ignorance, but what are grey-aromantics and wtfromantics? Thank you in advance.
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An Aromantic Flag
aromanticsanonymous:
The idea has come up several times that, if the aromantic community is to have a flag, it needs to be one that we’ve put together ourselves. In general, communities having symbols with which to define itself is a good idea.
Currently, one exists here. Several people, including myself, have expressed discontent over it.
For one, it’s missing several groups of people who...
aromantic-friendly book
Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events has very little, if any romance in 13 books! (a bit of subtext here and there but no major plot points.) the style is a bit of an acquired taste, but these are wonderful books that appear dreadfully straightforward but are rather delightful. in the author’s own distinct style, i shall say little about the plot- which involves a tremendous...
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I’ve had an interest in aromanticism for about a year or so and follow a couple of aromantic blogs. I like reading about aromantics’ experiences and thoughts and perspectives and queerplatonic life partners. Sometimes, my being so drawn by the idea of aromanticism makes me wonder if I might be aromantic myself, even though I can quickly remind myself that this isn’t the...
