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When aromantic identity conflicts with cultural narratives about soulmates

Everyone talks about finding their soulmate while I'm over here wondering if platonic soulmates exist or if I'm destined to always be secondary to other people's romantic relationships.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Romantic primacy in cultural narratives can leave aromantic individuals questioning whether deep, lasting connection is possible within their authentic experience.

Ideas that help explain it
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