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How to handle jealousy about friendship hierarchy as an aromantic person

I identify as aromantic but I still get jealous when my friends prioritize their romantic partners over our friendships, and I don't know if this makes me hypocritical or just human.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Aromantic individuals may still experience painful emotions about relational priorities even when they don't desire romantic relationships themselves.

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