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[[File:Aromantic alternate .png|thumb|Cryptocrew's aromantic flag.]]
[[File:Aromantic Symbol.png|thumb|Aromantic Symbol]]
'''Aromantic''' (often shortened to '''aro''') is a romantic orientation defined by a lack of or limited
A common misconception is that all aromantics lack emotions, lack the ability to form social connections, and are "loveless". In reality many aros are capable of feeling love- platonic love such as that between a mother and child or best friends. Aromantics can also meet their emotional needs through [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic relationships]], or other [[Tertiary Attraction|non-romantic relationships]]. Some aromantics get platonic crushes or "squishes", also known as [[Platonic Attraction|platonic attraction]]. On the other hand, some aromantics may not experience platonic love or attraction, and may identify as [[aplatonic]]. Others may not desire partners of any kind, and may identify as [[nonamorous]]. Some aromantics [[Loveless Aromantic|embrace the loveless label]] and reject the idea that love is necessary for happiness.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://aroworlds.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/i-am-not-voldemort-an-essay-on-love-and-amatonormativity/}}</ref>
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[[Category:Romantic Orientation]]
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