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Aromantics are individuals who do not experience romantic attraction. This is distinct from experiencing platonic, aesthetic, or sensual attraction, as romantic attraction is specifically the desire to engage in romantic behaviors and relationships with others. Aromantics may still desire close relationships, friendships, or familial bonds. The aromantic spectrum is broad and encompasses a variety of experiences and identities. Some aromantic individuals may be asexual, meaning they do not experience sexual attraction, while others may be allosexual, meaning they do experience sexual attraction.

Aromantics can identify as being on the aromantic spectrum, or as aromantic asexual (aroace), or use other specific identities that fall under the aromantic umbrella. These identities acknowledge the diversity of experiences within aromanticism, such as those who may experience some romantic attraction under specific circumstances (demiromantic) or those who question their romantic orientation. Like any sexual or romantic orientation, aromanticism is a natural variation in human experience and not a choice or a disorder. Understanding aromanticism promotes inclusivity and respect for all individuals' romantic and relational identities.