Hey folks, I hope you’re having a lovely day. I’ve been recently thinking about the idea of being aromantic by choice. It may sound weird, and some people may even disagree with it. However, I genuinely believe that it’s pretty legit and helpful.
I consider myself aromantic. While it hasn’t always been this way, I was always kind of leaning toward it. Several months ago, I was chatting with a friend about relationships (not only romantic) and, after some background thinking, concluded to be aromantic, and I’m happy about it since it helps me focus on stuff that I personally find more important. Also, it turns out to help develop better platonic relationships.
I’m also thinking about making a video on this topic once my tripod arrives (which is in a few days already!), making it even more interesting to discuss :).
I’d be glad to hear what you think about the idea. And maybe some other folks are this way?
Peace <3
edit: editing for possible actual federation?
There’s an essay I read a while ago which establishes aromanticism as a political choice. I don’t agree with everything it says, but it’s a really interesting read nonetheless: https://queer.archive.work/library/download/aromantic/an_aromantic_manifesto.pdf
Aromanticism as a choice also reminds me of the idea of relationship anarchy, as in the rejection that any type of relationship is inherently above or below others. https://log.andie.se/post/26652940513/the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship