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When media representation excludes aromantic experiences

Every romance movie and book feels like watching aliens interact and I can't tell if this makes me wise or broken or just different from everyone I know.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Pervasive romantic narratives in culture can create a sense of fundamental alienation from shared human stories and experiences.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Asexual and aromantic identity?”

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