I consider myself aromantic because while I'm attracted to people, I don't want to be in a romantic relationship with anyone, ever. That being said, my dumbass body only wants to have sex with people who I know. Has this happened to anyone else? Suggestions? Please don't just say that it means i'm not aromantic, thanks!
I don't think there's anyone capable of giving you a satisfying answer but yourself. There really isn't a correct answer. Maybe we should all treat this stuff on a "specific case in point" basis.
My wildly uneducated GUESS is that you might be trying to have your cake and eat it. Maybe you are able to have sex outside of a romantic relationship be...... 2 reply
Hi!
I'm also aromatic! Although I'm asexual as well so I can't relate to your experience.
But I was thinking that maybe you could be demisexual aromatic?? And maybe that's why you are only sexually attracted to people who you have an emotional connection with.
If you know you don't have romantic feelings for anyone, it can also be just a preferen...... reply
Hey! I'm asexual and quoiromantic. I think this sounds like demisexuality to me. It could also just be that you aren't really comfortable with the thought of having sex with people who you don't trust. I hope you come to understand your identity better, whatever it may be. Good luck! reply