Aro- (orientation)
Aromantic
Aromantic refers to individuals who experience little to no romantic attraction toward others. People who identify as aromantic may not have the desire to engage in traditional romantic relationships, though they can still form deep and meaningful connections in other ways, such as through friendships or familial bonds. Being aromantic does not necessarily affect other … Read more
Aroacegender
Aroacegender, or acearogender, is a gender identity that is connected to or strongly influenced by being aroace (aromantic/aro-spec and asexual/ace-spec). It combines elements of both arogender and acegender. This identity can stand alone or be used alongside another gender to indicate that one’s experience of that gender is significantly shaped by their aroace identity. For … Read more
Aromantic spectrum
The Aromantic Spectrum, or aromantic umbrella, is a group of romantic orientations that fall under the overarching term aromantic. Individuals on the aromantic spectrum may completely lack romantic attraction (aromantic) or experience it so infrequently or faintly that they relate more to the aromantic experience than to the alloromantic (typical romantic) one. The common link … Read more
Aroace
Aroace refers to individuals who identify as both aromantic and asexual, meaning they do not experience romantic or sexual attraction. Aroace people often focus on deep friendships, emotional connections, and intellectual bonds instead of seeking romantic or sexual relationships. Their orientation highlights the possibility of a fulfilling, love-filled life without traditional romantic or sexual components, … Read more