ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The Aromantic Threads Index Welcome to The Aromantic Threads Index, a list of AVEN threads and some external webpages containing information and discussions related to aromanticism. Hopefully, this will serve as a useful resource to the community. However, it certainly does not list every single AVEN thread discussing the aromantic spectrum, nor every single related resource out there, so please feel free to suggest new additions! To search the index thread for a specific word or phrase, hit Ctrl+F (or Apple+F) and type what you are looking for. Your comments, suggestions and/or requests about this index may be posted in The Aromantic Index Thread - Comments, Suggestion, Requests, which can be found in the Site Comment forum. The following list of links will take you to the appropriate posts: AVENwiki, FAQ and General Threads AVEN Discussion Threads Aromantic Relationships Orientations/Questioning Future/Life Philosophy/Ranting Gender, Media/Books and Just For Fun Aromantic Forum/Subforum [*]History of the term "Aromantic" [*]Aromantic Websites/Forums [*]Blog Pages about Aromanticism [*]Threads discussing Demi/Gray-Romanticism [*]Blog Pages about Demi/Gray-Romanticism Acknowledgements: This list was compiled by Ithaca with the help of YouAreYummy, Hexaquark, and Cleander. Appreciation also goes to Faelights for editing and miscellaneous suggestions, and to Michaeld, Bipolar Bear and NigelFt for technical support. Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 AVENwiki/FAQ links Aromantic definition by AVENwiki - Definition of AromanticGray-Romantic definition by AVENwiki - Definition of Gray-RomanticAromantic FAQ on AVENwiki - AVENwiki page dedicated to Aromantic FAQA Life Podcast about Aromanticism - "A Life" is a weekly podcast about Asexuality and Asexuals. This one talks about Aromanticism. General Threads The Aromantic thread. Are you the non-romantic sort or just curious? - The pinned Aromantic threadThe Grey-Romantic Thread - The Grey-Romantic ThreadDiscussion thread on AVEN about AroplaneUnofficial Definitions <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Threads discussing Aromantic RelationshipsGeneral Discussions A question for Aromantics **new** Should Aromantics give relationship advice? **new** Aromantic opinions on physical affection **new** Can an aro ace be a Cupid? Aromantics in Romantic Relationships - Where are all of you hiding? Romance Drive? Queerplatonic Vs. Romantic Relationships - Labels can get confusingRomantics vs. aromaticsQueerplatonic/ S.O. relationship poll. Aromantics only!To Aromantic Aces Do any other aromantics still want to find life partner?Aromantic vs Romantic/ Crush vs Squish Aromantic Only - Who would you date as an exception? "You'd make such a great pair" Any Platonic people out there?Aromantics in romantic relationships pseudoromantic, because we need more termsWhat does a crush feel like? (questions from an aromantic member) Why are prople so eager to being a relationship on the first date? Aro datingHow to meet a partner. The internet isn't just my thingy.Looking for a definition (Queerplatonic Relationship)Do any aromantic's ever think about being in a relationship?AplatonicIdeal aromantic relationships (Poll)Experimental RelationshipsSquishiculties (Squishes)Is anybody else out there completely fine with being alone?Can Aromantic Asexuals "feel" they are capable of romance and sex despite any attractions?"I love you" versus "I'm in love with you"Platonic Crush RelationshipRelationship AnarchyWhat's a squish?Squashes and ZucchinisCan aromantics fall in love?Squishes and Squashes - what's the difference?Emotional Attraction? (talking of squish, squash, crush)Aromantic Significant Others - is that the best name we can come up with?Any other aromantics feel like this? What's the point of a relationship?Difference between a crush and a squishWhat's the difference to you between friendship feelings and romantic feelings?Why do most people seem to think that they need romance to be happy?Can there be platonic crushes? Aromantics... Why do you not want to be in a relationship? Why keep trying? (about relationships)Can an aromantic asexual fall in love?What's your ideas about platonic love?Personal Discussions In love with aromantic **new** Touching in a relationship **new**Do Other Aromantics Wish They Had More Aromantic Friends? **new**Aromantics in relationships with romantics So I have this friend...who is kind of more than a friend to me..... (about zucchini)Squishes!Aromantic Dating Squishes/Crushes on strangers I got asked out (feeling of an aro member asked to go out on dates) Advice please, I'm intrigued by a fellow ace (squish)Aromantic Demisexual (a hard situation)How do I explain my ex why I dumped him without consfusing him?I guess he wants to keep meA Romantic lost in doubt (Romantic+Aro)How do you know when you should ask someone out or date them? Romantics and aromantic perspectives welcome. My platonic partner has asked me to be her life partner.Being asked out?Dating as an AromanticOdd combination of feelings aromanticism and loneliness.Never wanted a relationship/sex until I realized I might be aceAromantic Relationships a Pipedream? Platonic, but Sexual RelationshipI want a buddy to snuggle with, not a partnerWhat is this feeling so sudden and new? Crush, Squish, me going crazy?What to do when someone takes interest in you?I would like a more intimate relationship... but don't experience romantic attraction I don't want a relationship, but I don't want to be alone and... :/ Aromantic wants to try dating<back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Threads discussing Orientation/Questioning How can I know what I am? **new** Possibly Aromantic? **new** Naive-Seeming Questions...? **new** Is aromanticism innate, a choice, or developed through experiences? Non-romantic Attraction to Attractive PeopleIs it Possible I'm Aromantic? What does this sound like to you? Where do I fit in? Aromantic? Romantic? ...Am I truly aromantic? Sapioromantic a question for aromantic asexualsAm I aromantic or is this an Aspie thing?Aromantic homosexual :/ New ace here! clarification help please? =) Aromantic? when do you exactly know this is how it is? POLLaromantic but with romantic desire?Aromantic?Aromantic Sexual - What's your opinion? Can you BECOME aromantic? Hear me out.I think I am, I think I am...I feel too independant to have a relationship - does this mean Im aromantic?Can aromantics experience love?I'm not sure if I'm aromantic...? Can you become aromantic?Aromantic or Biromantic? Is aromanticism innate? I might be aromantic?Any Aromantics "Romance Repulsed"? Or have been in the past?Aromantic Asexual Gray'sRomance vs Affection - Am I Aromantic? Aromantic sexuals?Aromantic but still want a relationship - what does aromantic actually mean?What if I'm Aromantic as well? Asexual/Aromantic or maybe depression?Sapiosexual/Sapioromantic? Sometimes I really wish I could be aromantic...Wondering about Aromanticism (newbie questioning)I'm new and I have questions (newbie questioning)Looking for an accurate labelAm I Aromantic? If you're aromantic please give your opinionAromantic Demisexual - Are there more of us?Is anyone here Aromantic?What does Romantic Attraction feels like?Aromantic, grayromantic, or hopeless? In which lucian angsts about his romanticism and asks for confirmationHow to deal with the futureRomantic attraction in conjuction with sexuality (About Aro Sexuals)I just need to make sure (questioning)Well, DAMN. Confused, yet again. (questioning)When and how did you realize whether you're Romantic or Aromantic?Are there homo, gay or str8 aromantics? or aromantic sexuals?Aromantic or just socially inept? Or both? Are you aromantic or romantic? Homoromantic or aromanitc?Aromanticism vs. RomanticismI Finally Understand What Romantic Is - Now I Finally Know I'm Aromantic Romantic attraction without the desire for a relationship - what is this?Is anyone else a Triple A? Agendered Aromantic Asexual?Aromantic, I'm still confused about it - Definitions are weird Aromantic nonlibidoist Demiromantic, Grey-A or Aromantic?What's the best metaphore for Aromantic-ness/Asexuality you heard or thought up?Aromantic? Panromantic? I don't even know... just wanna make sure I'm using the right term What it means to be AromanticConfused if I am aromantic or notWhat if I'm aromantic after all?Where do I fit... and what do you call this?AromanticnessHow do you know you're romantic/aromantic?Who wishes they could have sexual and/or romantic feelings? What I don't get about Aromantics...."-romantic" can someone explain the difference?What makes love romantic or aromantic?Aromantic?AromanticWhat about NO romance? Aromantic with 'romance drive'?<back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Threads discussing Future/Life How do you learn to accept that you are an aromantic asexual? **new** Do you find your aromantic/demi-romantic ways invite more attention romantically? **new** I don't need a manAromantics and Age. Curious about the futureAny other aromantics worried about their future?Young Aromantics, what are your life goals?So, you're Aromantic. What now?What's so bad about dying alone anyway?What will I do when I'm older?Asexual Aromantics and Children <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Threads discussing Philosophy/Ranting Who finds the concept of romance irrelevant to them? **new** So are we aro aces...the must "screwed" up for everyone else? Benefits of aromanticism Aromantic and Discontent Acceptance of asexualIty vs aromanticI don't want to be aromanticRomance in the eyes of an aromantic (me) (Possible text wall of doom warning!)Why I concider myself AromanticCan Platonic Love Be Just As Powerful As Romantic Love?Being aromantic sucksPlatonic and Romantic Love. where does one ends and the other begins? What does romance mean to you? Advice neededPhilosophies on love between aro and romanticPlatonic Love vs Romantic Love - What is the fucking difference? What exactly is romantic attraction? And without love, how does it differ from a squish?What's being in love like?Aromantic Asexuals on AVEN (comments I found upsetting)Other Aromantics annoyed by Romantic people?What's all this I keep hearing about "love just happens" and how does it happen?I'm cursed to be alone, forever. And I couldn't give a monkey's toss.<back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Threads discussing Gender, Media/Books and Just For Fun Quick Question for Aromantics - Just For Fun**new** Blue Blur's Random Aromantic Asexual Questions - Just For Fun Question for people who identify as aromantic - Gender Romance changes our perception of gender? Is there a connection between Agender and Aromantic? - Gender (Poll) Not wanting a girlfriend is an illness? Apparently aromantics and homosexuals don't exist - Media/Books Writing Sexual Characters and Romantic Stuff -- Does anyone else here have problems? - Books/Writing Criticism of Romantic Love (Aros discussing how medias portray love) - Media/Books The Giver - A book related to Asexuality and Aromanticism? - Media/Books Boston Partnerships: an essay on friendship-based partnership - Media/Books You know you're Aro if....... - Just For Fun <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Threads discussing an Aromantic Forum/Subforum Decision on Aromantic Forum. The results of the admod deliberations following the poll. - Start date: April 17th, 2012Aromantic Forum Poll - Start date: March 10th, 2012A Subforum for Aromantics [Poll] - Start date: March 9th, 2012Is the time ready yet?Reopening the question of the Aromantic forum - Start date: October 7th, 2011Discussion following a poll about an Aro Subforum - Start date: September 13th, 2011Aromantic Subforum - More indepth poll - Start date: September 7th, 2011Now that there's a Demi/Grey-A subforum, can there be one for Aromantics? - Start date: September 7th, 2011Romantic Attraction Subforum - Start date: July 26th, 2011Aromantic Subforum - Start date: August 2nd, 2010Proposal for a new forum for discussions concerning Aromantics - Start date: May 6th, 2009 <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 History of the term "Aromantic" Clarification on Aromantic - Start date: Aug 3rd, 2011Origin of Romantic Orientation terms - Start date: Aug 14th, 2010Aromantics as "Heteroplatonic" - Start date: May 17th, 2009What's with the "A-" terms? - Start date: Sep 21st, 2007Podcast by David Jay about intimacy, romantics and non-romantics. - Start date: Aug 16th, 2006The term "Aromantic" takes off - Start date: Jun 06th, 2005What percentage of asexuals are non-romantic? (POLL) - Start date: Oct 11th, 2004Asexual-Asexual (before "Aromantic") - Start date: July 06th 2003David Jay links to an article that draws a line between romantics and non-romantics asexuals - Start date: July 25th, 2002 <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Aromantic Websites/Forums Aroplane - (http://aroplane.prophpbb.com/)Started by +Lee and their friend Sam, it's a forum for aromantics, grey-romantics, demiromantics, lithromantics, sexual aromantics, and other aromantic spectrum individuals. The National Coalition for Aromantic Visibility - (http://www.aromantic.org/ ) The National Coalition for Aromantic Visibility was founded in late 2010 by three kids from Staunton, VA, who had noticed there wasn't a place anywhere else for them or others like them. Aromantic Asexuals - (http://aromantics.forum-motion.net/) A community for aromantic asexuals to connect and discuss, in whatever depth, aromanticism. <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Blog Pages about Aromanticism Ask an Aromantic - Aromantic AdviceAromantic AardvarkAromantic AnonymousAromantic ThingsQueerplatonic is a word for describing.......Aromantic Asexual Queerplatonic RelationshipsAromantic Sexual RelationshipsQueerplatonic Relationships (in general)On relationships, squishes and zucchiniAsexual Curiosities: ZucchinisMy thoughts on the word ZucchiniAsexy Quotes - quotes about asexuality and aromanticismAromantic - TumblrQueerplatonic and Aromantic Advice <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Threads discussing Demi/Gray-Romanticism Can anyone expand on the term "lithromantic?" **new** How can you tell whether you're Aromantic or Demi-romantic? **new** Demi Romance **new** What is the exact difference between being aromantic and demi-romantic? Do aromantics get crushes? Lithromantic or Gray-romantic? a case which falls kinda in between the two Demiromanticism and Fictional Characters WTFromantic - Do you think WTFromantic should get a name change? POLLHow do you feel today, romantic or aromantic? Question for Demiromantics Do you actively desire/seek a relationship when you're single? Am I actually aromantic? And what is a "demiromantic?" ]WTFromantic - Question for aromanticsDo i sound like a lithromantic or someone who just has bad luck?I think I actually found a label that describes me Dark Grey or what? Help meee, am I Gray-Romantic Asexual?Platonic Fantasy Dreams/ Greyromantic Anyone ever hear of a lithromantic or identify as one? Anyone wanna explain to me Demiromanticism?Crushes for romantics, squishes for aromantics - so, what's the term for gray-romantics?Gray-AromanticCurious..What exactly is Demi-Romantic?Demiromantic Aces?I don't fit the typical "Aromantic" definitionRomantic and Demiromantic aces please respondBeing DemiromanticRomantic vs Aesthetic AttractionThe line between romantic and aromanticDemiromantic/Gray-R? is that possible?Demiromantic - why is it not official?Is it possible to only get squishes on members of the opposite gender? Grey-Romantic?Demiromantic? (Poll)Passive-Romantics?Demiromantic? Have we used this term before?Are there many demi-romantic people?Not Aromantic?Can you be Grey-Romantic?Demiromantic?If not with him/her I'm not interested in a relationship. Can you relate? Demiromantic?So are most sexuals demi-romantic?<back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
ithaca Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Blog Pages about Demi/Gray-Romanticism Demiromantic Demi-RomanticComing out as demiromanticDemiromantic - TumblrI'm demiromantic - can I use the word "zucchini"?The demi-dilemma - TransyadaDemiromantic - Zed on Valentines's DayGray-Romantic on AsexualAdviceMusirants on sexual/romantic orientation labelsIs there a difference between Gray-Romantic and Gray-Aromantic? <back to top> Link to post Share on other sites
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