What are aromantic crushes called?

Squish is a term used to identify aromantic crushes; the desire for a non-romantic/platonic relationship with another person.
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Can Aromantics have a crush?

Some aromantic people wish they had fallen in love or had a crush, but it doesn't happen. Some aromantic people have fallen in love or had crushes, but it occurred rarely or under specific circumstances. Some aromantic people are confused as to why other people are so preoccupied with romance.
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What is a Lithromantic?

lithromantic (not comparable) Experiencing romantic attraction without a need or desire for reciprocation.
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What is a squish aromantic?

A squish is an intense feeling of platonic attraction, commonly mistaken with 'just wanting to be friends with someone. ' The equivalent of a crush for other types of attraction. Sometimes used as a catch-all term for other types of non-romantic non-sexual attractions.
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What is Aplatonic?

Just like how someone who experiences sexual but not romantic attraction can be called allosexual and aromantic, someone who experiences romantic but not platonic attraction can be called alloromantic and aplatonic.
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What is Demiplatonic?

Demiplatonic is an Aspec (specifically Aplspec) orientation where one experiences platonic attraction to a person after they have developed an emotional connection to them. What counts as a "close connection" can vary between Demiplatonics.
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What is Queerplatonic attraction?

A QPR is based on an intentional commitment without assumptions of sexual or romantic entanglement. People in QPRs have a deep (a SUPER deep) commitment to each other in the sense that they want to plan their lives together and around one another. This is generally each person's primary attachment adult relationship.
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Can you have crushes and be Aro?

Because aromanticism is a spectrum, some aro people might still feel some type or level of romantic attraction. These aro people may form romantic relationships with the people that they feel romantic attraction toward.
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What is it like being Cupioromantic?

You want relationship perks without the attraction.

You could be cupioromantic if you desire the romantic aspects of a relationship, like having emotional intimacy, passion, and an intense desire for closeness.
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What is Cupioromantic flag?

The cupioromantic symbol was created on October 28, 2021, for an LGBT+ symbols poster. It consists of a heart and a slash through it to represent a lack of romantic attraction but a heart at the tip to represent a desire or taste for romantic relationships.
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Is Cupioromantic valid?

If you have ever asked questions like is cupioromantic valid, the answer is yes.
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Who is Demiromantic?

A demiromantic person is someone who only develops romantic feelings for another person when they have a strong emotional connection to them. Demiromantic people can be of any gender identity or sexual orientation.
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How can I tell if I'm aromantic?

Characteristics of Aromanticism

Some signs that you might be aromantic include: You don't experience feelings of romantic attraction. You feel that you do not need a romantic relationship to feel complete or fulfilled. You don't experience “crushes” or being “in love” with someone else.
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Can aromantic people fall in love romantically?

Even though they don't seek out romantic partnerships, aromantic people can still experience love. Love and affection can appear in many different forms and in different types of relationships.
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Is Lithromantic a thing?

The term lithromantic refers to an individual who feels romantic love towards someone but has no desire of having these feelings reciprocated. It's also known as aromantic and apromantic. This term also falls under the aromantic spectrum where a person doesn't desire to be in a relationship.
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Is Demiromantic the same as Demisexual?

Demiromanticism is like demisexuality but slightly different. People who are demiromantic need to feel an emotional connection with someone before they can feel romantic toward them. People of any sexual orientation can also be demiromantic.
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What is Greyplatonic?

Greyplatonic or Greyaplatonic, also spelled as Grayplatonic or Grayaplatonic, is a platonic orientation on the aplatonic spectrum which describes those who relate with aplatonicism, yet feel like there are parts of their experiences that aren't fully described by the word aplatonic.
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Is a platonic kiss a thing?

"Platonic lip kissing is found in cultures around the world, between friends, family, and sometimes even strangers as a means of greeting," says Allison Moon, author of "Girl Sex 101."
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What is quasi friendship?

(Sometimes, we even make a stop at “quasi-friends,” those friends with whom we hang out in situations in which we might not have any closer friend at hand, such as at our regular bus stop or our children's soccer practice.)
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Am I Demiplatonic?

Demiplatonic is an a-spec identity defined as someone who does not experience platonic attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone.
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Can you be Cupioromantic and Demiromantic?

can u be cupioromantic and demiromantic at the same time ? absolutely! you don't have to ask us to validate. You can be many labels at once, and you can create terms to describe that or just mash it together if you want.
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What pronouns do Demiromantic use?

Pronouns. Demiromantic people can be of many different genders and any sexual orientation. They may use gendered pronouns like he/him or she/her. Some demiromantics may use they/them or pronouns that are gender neutral like xe/xem or ze/zir.
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What is the difference between Alloromantic and Demiromantic?

Alloromantic Spectrum

People have romantic feelings sometimes, but only at certain times or under certain conditions. Demiromantic: This romantic attraction involves only having romantic feelings for people with whom a person shares an emotional connection.
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