boyfriend? NO THANKS!☺️|🌈 Aromantic Memes

[@OneTopic]

the plushies are live RIGHT NOW!!! www.makeship.com/shop/onetopicatatime-keychains don’t miss them! the campaign to get them funded is limited, so make sure you hurry!!💜 and honestly a huge thank-you to anyone who does get one. much love to all of you for supporting me even if you’re not getting one. thank you. 😊

[@Human1]

IT'S US!! IN PLOOSH FORM!

[@wingtub]

I wont (Forget)

[@FrostaTheDumbass]

I WANTTTTT

[@loseapur625]

I love your videos! I hope you are doing well!

[@jackbubblegum]

I NEEEEEED IT

[@DarthBil1]

I teach high school chemistry. Every year, I get questions like: "Are you married? Do you have kids?" No. "Do you have a girlfriend? Or a boyfriend?" No. "What do you have, then?" I have a peaceful life.

[@seantaggart7382]

Yeah Its nice When you don't have Whiny people But for me Its hard for me to be alone forever

[@Oxten42]

@@seantaggart7382 A queerplatonic relationship or living with a friend could be an option. Somehow, since I joined a local group, I've met more pleasant people than before in the same time ... From the start, they are more aligned with my views and the annoying conversations aren't there :D I could imagine sharing a home with a few of them more than with the most people I met before ^^

[@Some_Siren]

You are living the dream

[@gryffindorgirl1009]

I love how it says “girlfriend? Or boyfriend?” Instead of just one

[@_Jaxx333]

@@gryffindorgirl1009 or spouse

[@notaboutroses1710]

As a demiromantic ace person, that second to last post hit me in the gut hard. I do want a partner, I do want someone to love me. But sometimes I feel like that's nearly impossible, since I hear so many people talk about "adult fun time" and how they're "sleeping with someone". I just need someone in my life who will comfort me, who I can comfort. Who can cuddle me, and who I can cuddle. Someone to go on adventures with and share life's little moments. And I truly hope that is possible. And for all my fellow aces, aroaces, aro/ace spec people out there: I hope that you find that someone, or if you don't need or want that someone, that you enjoy life's greatest moments with garlic bread and cake

[@NutmegRandomness]

I'm also Demiromantic Asexual, so I can definitely relate to everything you just said and the post. Thank you very much. I wish the same happiness and great moments for you, too.

[@wolff_claw48]

Same here! (A fellow demiromantic ace person here! ☺️) And by accident, I actually found someone, so I know that you’ll find someone eventually as well 💕 (and some advice: don’t actively look for someone. Just go out and make friends and meet people naturally, and you’ll eventually find that someone ☺️✨) I wish you luck and hope you enjoy living your life ☺️💕 (and don’t worry, it is possible. I promise 💕)

[@TwilightDance113]

I’m also demiromantic ace and I came to the comments to say essentially the same thing. Glad to know I’m not alone in feeling this way.

[@SaintShion]

@@wolff_claw48 Great advice! I'm Demi and I met my Demi husband at a book store. We actually have our own rooms. We still do everything together cook, eat, work out, go to movies or art exhibits, take painting and pottery classes. We just really like the personal space plus we love to have sleepovers and play video games maybe cuddle while watching anime or build blanket forts. My family thinks we're weird and calls us married roommates but we like having our own space and dont want kids. All that matters is we're happy just the way we are. Although he's jealous all the animals sleep with me muwahaha.

[@Kath2378]

@@SaintShion Married roommates honestly sounds really cool

[@randomgirl3210]

Here's something my parents told me, an aro-ace person, "if someone asks which way you swing say 'I fell off'" I love them Edit: wow, a lot of you like my parent's jokes, good to know

[@נעמהקליינמן-ב5ר]

omg, I fugdig wish. my parents just gave the same ol 'you havent found the right person yet'. your parents sound amazing.

[@randomgirl3210]

@@נעמהקליינמן-ב5ר they are amazing One is literally trans, lesbian, poly, and intersex!

[@SonicTheHedgehog38214]

@@נעמהקליינמן-ב5רmy parents tell me "youll grow up and be AlLL bOYs"

[@Stars_and_Sc3rs]

omg that's hilarious xD I need to start saying that to people lmaoo

[@Mag3.1415]

My friend just sent me a screenshot of this XD

[@sploshdolphin1575]

I love asking alloromantics to explain romantic attraction and just being like "nah, that's sexual attraction, that's aesthetic attraction, that's sensual attraction, that can be platonic too" etc etc and just watching their minds melt.

[@seantaggart7382]

Honestly for me romantic attraction is hard to explain But to me It's basically Seeing someone and feeling That "spark" like I want to Be with this person more than as a friend Not because you like how they look or want to do "stuff" with them But You wanna travel with them You want to be as One And yet even then it probably melds a bit into the other attractions because romance to me is the end goal of a partnership *if you want that* That's what romance is to me

[@liranpiade4499]

@@seantaggart7382 sorry, as an Aro person myself, your explanation, like any other explanation alloromantics tried to provide me, makes zero sense 😅 (you're fine to feel that way of course, it just doesn't make sense to me. What exactly is "more than friends"? Friends are people you like to spend time with, so what could possibly be beyond that wide range?)

[@zannis5441]

How the hell do you describe concepts of thing really? There’s one for cereal idk if you consider accurate tho My orientation was bisexul but now I gotta soul search again after I put my ducks in a row which is gonna be a while.

[@laiclaro9100]

@@liranpiade4499 I'm happy to see that I'm not the only person who thinks that romantic attraction is too abstract haha

[@seantaggart7382]

@@liranpiade4499 Its alright Its hard to explain it anyways Romance is a deep Part of the human soul Its Like love Its not explainable

[@FrozEnbyWolf150]

Having Chemistry with someone sounds kinda scary. You never know when they're going to spill a flask of acid on your shirt.

[@funtimegamer8733]

Can't be spilled if you drink it first

[@Bushwhacker-so4yk]

Cue the fanfics about OTPs in chemistry class.

[@vanguardbreaker8826]

You laugh but I narrowly avoided having HCl spilled on me today by my best friend.

[@-Riley121-]

This is the best comment I've read today -^-

[@lababe-e6n]

aqua regia

[@TailsClock]

Being asexual is so much like being a harem anime protagonist. I'm surrounded by amazing people that are all perfect partner material and yet so different to each other, and I never choose any of them over anyone else, and I never sleep with any of them, and I'm great with a sword. It's really basically identical.

[@Pizzaetertje]

Wow swords huh? Yeah personally I’m just more into bows, swords have been ancient since like last year

[@Montesama314]

Hmm, I've heard of "sword lesbian", but not heard the concept of "sword asexual." I'm not ace, but the label of "sword ace" sounds like an automatic ego-booster.

[@Artemie-np3qu]

@@Montesama314I mean, why a sword? A mace is right there. It even has ace in the word

[@dragonmasterlangeweg7625]

@@Montesama314 be aromatic asexual, be really good with a bow so you could be said to be an archery ace, thus unlocking your ultimate form, arrow-ace aro-ace

[@sweetscheme]

this comment to me registers in my head as asexual to asexual flirting the moment you said "great with a sword"

[@Beeblebubble]

This helps because I'm aro, and OT makes me feel so much better after a bad day! Idk if he'll even see this, but he makes me feel so good

[@SaintShion]

Never feel bad please! You're awesome and perfect the way you are!

[@StarryThey-os]

Other Aro! (AroAce myself) You are amazing and valid! Keep being awesome 👌

[@Beeblebubble]

@@StarryThey-os thanks!

[@Beeblebubble]

@@StarryThey-os you're valid too!

[@Beeblebubble]

@@SaintShion this really helps!

[@Human1]

we're calling an emergency meeting!! the plushies are out now!!! 🥰

[@bubblesd4208]

AAAAAAAAA

[@KingCakeGator]

Yes!!!

[@amanesmoonrock]

YAYYYY

[@stale_water]

Can you make a r/LGBallT video?

[@franciscorosa1498]

I'm betting TheClick has 10 already ordered lol

[@darkdragoness5]

"Sleeping next to someone you love helps you fall asleep faster, reduces depression and helps you live longer" They never said that someone had to be a romantic partner, or even human.

[@shelbiecain9289]

Teddy bears

[@sweetscheme]

my cat when she sleeps on top of both me and my stuffed animal

[@MeemahSN]

What if that someone is your laptop?

[@beatblocksgaming]

Me and my past self don’t always agree on everything but the one thing we continue to have in common is that it’s much better to have a soft plushie to snuggle with rather than worrying about getting in someone else’s personal space the whole night

[@jordanjoestar-turniptruck]

Snoring and blanket theft:

[@Nexility]

i was having a terrible anxiety spike so this couldn’t have come at a better time. thank you OT, from an aroace :)

[@Alphaaspin]

I hope your doing okay!! Make sure u spend all the time u need to calm down mabey grab some food and a drink get a plushie and relax :) 💕

[@seantaggart7382]

Im asking I have low desires But i have romantic ones for my oc But Still Only transformation sets me off What am i? Demi? ace? aro?

[@ronttu6001]

Youre an extra Aro of me,.... Yeah this was somehow a joke in My head this was better in My head, well I hope youre doing well now

[@Smartie234]

Same 🙈

[@Smartie234]

@@seantaggart7382 those labels are all on a spectrum. Have you ever been sexually attracted to anyone you have met? If it happens very rarely you are probably gray-ace. If it only happens once you become good friends you are probably demisexual. Both are still on the asexual spectrum. You can also still want adult-fun-time and crave it and give into it, but just don't feel the need for others to be included. A lot of aces have adult-fun-time with themselves or with a partner, but they are still ace because they don't look at people and feel the desire to do it with them. And many have fantasies but put themselves on a outside perspective and/or exclude themselves from the deed. Many have fantasies about it with fictional characters, but that can still be ace. The only question is actually the first one: have you ever felt a sexual attraction to someone? If the answer is 'no', 'rarely' or 'only under specific moments / with specific people' than that qualifies as ace. The same applies with the romantic spectrum. You can have a desire for it, but just don't see people and feel that specific connection. And if you don't feel comfortable with any of those labels, than you don't have to use them. They are only there to help you feel better about your identity and yourself. As a way to understand feelings and thoughts that didn't have words before. Just feel free to feel what you feel and you will find answers and like-minded people out there. Good luck and nobody will every keep you from identifing as ace or aro as long as it feels right for you 😇

[@emstocks7271]

That comment about making friends by bringing shovels to the beach reminded me of this one time recently that I was digging a massive hole at the beach with my siblings and other relatives, and this lovely little girl with ADHD wandered over and joined in.

[@Atlas_Quin]

I went to the beach with my friend and while they had fun playing in the water I dug a hole for me to sit in. We also learned we are spectacularly bad at flying kites.

[@AnEldritchBeing]

This is going to be my strategy for making any friends for the rest of my life, thank you-

[@Nokyyyyy]

I have a showel, friends but no sand sea beach :( # Switzerland

[@TheOneAndOnlyFen]

My cousins and I grew up just an hour from beach (Not privileged, just in lake country where everywhere is an hour from one lake or another... you dont want to live there unless you like very large mosquitos). We'd bring full sized shovels and just dig. Water? Who cares, there's a hole to dig. Food? Bring it to the hole, we're busy digging. Our parents usually had to rescue us so we could fill the hole back in before we left... we did not like this part.

[@tbnrrenagade9507]

it would appear that's a common scenario. I went to the beach when I was 8 (never again, hate sand) and just started digging a hole. ten minutes later half the kids on that section of the beach were digging (about 14 of us) and we got it deep enough that everyone except me couldn't get out without help. came back a week later (cause little brother) and, not only was it still there, but it was practically a miniature sarlacc pit. and was actually starting to get deep enough to be dangerous. next time we went (Did not touch the sand) it was filled in though.

[@who7879]

For all the people who are questioning about their orientation, and think they may be aromatic: Platonic attraction can be as strong as romantic attraction. You can be aromatic and want to cuddle with someone, and be around all time. Also, finding who you are is really long process, you don't need to hurry. Take your time, and good luck! (Sorry for mistakes in grammar)

[@y.9645]

This really helped a lot ✨

[@RealPersonGuyDude]

"Sorry for the mistakes in grammar" *makes a comment that has very minor, if any grammatical mistakes*

[@beatblocksgaming]

Tbh I don’t vibe with anyone touching me really so I had an inkling of where I was headed but the labels sure helped, everyone else can have fun falling head over heels but I chose to wear comfy slippers and sleep alone

[@AnUnoriginalName.]

Thank you for this

[@88marome]

I don’t like cuddling

[@maxgaming_1280]

I honestly love being aroace. I just get this weird sense of joy from it for some reason. The flag is cool, and I think it’s funny to see the disappointment when people ask if I’m looking for a relationship and I respond with “hell no.”

[@Gardenruth]

The only answer I have to "Are you planning on getting married" is "Maybe, for tax benefits"

[@seantaggart7382]

@@Gardenruth all i ask is this Would you travel with a wolf girl? Alexa: That's what we do

[@_Jaxx333]

Lololo what about a aromate, (saw that in one of the commments and I thought that was cute.

[@maxgaming_1280]

@@_Jaxx333 that is pretty cute. I like the idea of stuff like QPRs so if it’s anything like that it could definitely work

[@jooree7696]

Eh. It has its positives and its negatives Positives: You are immune on seduction, You don't have relationship problems, You don't need a soulmate to be happy Negatives: You don't know or relate to what anyone's thinking, Once a girl told me she likes me and it got really awkward

[@dovewing8598]

Having chemistry with someone doesn't mean you have to be in a romantic relationship, sometimes it means you both love chemistry and happen to have the same class :)

[@electrathejelliclekitten8063]

Omg yo Dovewing!

[@dovewing8598]

@@electrathejelliclekitten8063 Hoi :3

[@AlexHansard]

Fr 😂 Have you ever heard of a QPR before, though?? I haven’t really met anyone that has, just wondering for if anyone has ever 🙃

[@electrathejelliclekitten8063]

@@dovewing8598 You're one of my favourites ngl 😂

[@dovewing8598]

@@electrathejelliclekitten8063 As your probably talking about the character and not me irl, I agree Dovewing is one of my favs too along with Jayfeather :3 (sometimes I forget my username is a character lol)

[@Aroacefrogs]

them: what's your type? me: imaginary

[@shark_girl]

You're name and pfp is amazing. I never knew I needed that.

[@rebajoe]

Yup!

[@atania5917]

As a aromantic person myself this video actually means a lot to me and probably many more. You rarely see any aromatic representation in media and I find aromantic often being excluded. People often even devalues our identity and even dehumanise us because this “love” is what is supposed to be what make us human. So thank you for making this video and bringing attention to our identities and making us feel valid 💕🙏🥺

[@missnaomi613]

Actually, what distinguishes humans is that we (ever) cook our food. You're welcome. But seriously, you are totally valid. Anyone who doesn't recognize that isn't worth talking to.

[@mirandarensberger6919]

Yes. So little representation. I hardly ever watch movies because it seems like you can never have one without some pointless romantic subplot taking time away from the main subject, and it just bores me to death. And you're right, too, about the devaluation. Romantic love is valued above love for one's family, friends, and fellow humans in general. Like, why can't my life be about my friends, work, hobbies, interests, and values instead of having to revolve completely around one other person?

[@_f1ct10n4l_]

@@mirandarensberger6919 i relate to the pointless romantic subplot part so hard. I love reading, but as soon as there's something written about "oH, wIlL hE bE aBlE tO sAvE hIs GiRlFrIeNd?" I'm like, nope, not for me. Makes it hard to pick stuff.

[@sarahvunkannon7336]

@@_f1ct10n4l_ This is exactly why I put an author note on the first chapter of one of my fanfics that says, among other things: "Shipping: There will eventually be some, but it will not be overwhelmingly important to the story, nor will it be mentioned frequently. Readers who don't want romance should find plenty to like, even in the most romantic scenes I have planned. Readers who do want romance are out of luck." Having gone back to look at it, I think I should add another sentence there, clarifying that the fic is best described as a love story. If only everyone stated upfront what to expect from a story! It would be wonderful.

[@seantaggart7382]

Well its not love that makes us human ITS THE MAGIC OF FRIENDSHIP! twilight said it best

[@tangerineslice]

I'm aromantic and I'm so happy right now, bouncing off the walls, rolling on the floor, hysterically jumping

[@jojotheswede8444]

i wanna be so happy i bounce of the walls and roll on the floor.....

[@Bunny_Bill]

Same here. I love aro memes; wasn't expecting one

[@SaintShion]

Sounds like fun I'll bring a mini trampoline and marshmallows

[@Klekeec]

and randomly screaming

[@SanaTT]

we really need more meme videos 😩

[@Hersweetdreams]

“I wanna be more then just Friends” BESTIES!? “no more” MEGA BESTIES!?

[@wilberwhateley7569]

I relate to that - my best friends are like blood relatives to me!

[@Hersweetdreams]

@@wilberwhateley7569 based

[@xyiux]

No more Mega besties forever

[@Bobbiejoinscore]

“NO- PLEASE GET IT RIGH-“ “ULTRA BFFS?!”

[@familyberente1407]

There is really just three relationship advice we can provide. Talk, break up or kill

[@d33p345]

dont forget eat garlic bread to kill the sadness from breaking up

[@wilberwhateley7569]

I can think of a few others like… - bake cakes - challenge to push-up contest - grab a pizza and watch a horror film

[@jaketaylor2775]

To be fair, I am not aro, but my two forms of relationship advice are always "just talk to them" or "leave"

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

Also to be fair, those are the two best options.

[@Pizzaetertje]

Maybe add a little “kill them” just in case you know

[@dragonmasterlangeweg7625]

my forms of relationship advice are, get snakes and confront them so you can talk out your problems, or get snakes and see if the snakes like the person. if the snakes don't like the person, either leave the person and keep the snakes or confront the person and talk through your problems and let the snakes get used to the person. it is in no way odd that both forms of relationship advice i give includes getting snakes.

[@marcianolevandoski6921]

Leave.

[@Plut0TheCrypt1d]

@@Pizzaetertje of course you say that with the flowey pfp

[@_Mushroom_boy_]

In middle school my bullies tried to pretend the cutest guy in class liked me throught notes and i still remember their face when i just throwed them in the trash and went on to chill. In high school they asked me wtf why i did that and i just answered in the most monotone voice known to man: " Im ace Christa. Love is my nemesis and im gonna win"

[@aratof18]

God i wish that were me (you're so cool/ real/cool again for this

[@SaintShion]

I'm not Asexual but I love Aseual Aromatic peeps (platonically of course)! Cause there's nothing like hanging out with a person and there's absolutely 0 society pressure or chance it gets weird. Just pure friendship time. Just buddies budding around.

[@Some_Siren]

As aroace, this made my day

[@lenkagamina8348]

@@Some_Siren Same here

[@caputinodelamour5983]

true haha

[@1EmuFan]

Ty! Im always worried if someone has a crush on me because i dont want to hurt them-

[@justme-et3sr]

Yes, absolutely. All my aroace friends are more open to platonic gestures and casual non romantic touching like hugs and hand holding. I do have some allo friends who are like that too, but that's because they're open minded and like I am, are trying to ignore society's norms

[@WolfgangDoW]

16:00 PSA that all love triangles must by definition include at least one LGBT+ person If it's two guys going after a girl, that's not a triangle, that's a love corner the women is being aggressively backed into

[@someone857]

THANK YOU I WAS SO CONFUSED WHY IT WAS CALLED A LOVE TRIANGLE AS A KID AND WOULD SAY ITS A LOVE CORNER AND EVERYONE WOULD CORRECT ME, YOU ARE ONE OF THE FIRST PERSONS I HAVE MET THAT SHARES MY FEELINGS ABOUT LOVE TRIANGLES vs. LOVE CORNERS

[@WolfgangDoW]

@@someone857 I only recently came to this realisation, but we do need to spread awareness that it's a corner and also the coercive nature of love corners

[@owlivepallas4346]

Oh, my Eru, so true!

[@MysRyuza]

It’s not a love triangle, it’s a love arrowhead lol But love corner makes a lot more sense 😂

[@justarose]

And every love triangle can be solved by a poly relationship

[@sweetscheme]

For me an asexual, romantic attraction feels like when you look at someone just standing there doing nothing special but the way they stand feels so graceful and ethereal to you like watching a skittish deer in the forest. Feels like time has slowed down and nothing else in the world exists but you and them.

[@alfie3.14]

I used to be arophobic, and then I realized I was aromantic Happy to say I'm proud of who I am and glad to be aro!

[@randomcat1962]

What is arophobic? I know what it means but idk what it looks like.

[@aford328]

@@randomcat1962 An example of arophobia is when people who are part of the LGBT+ community say that aro people don't belong in it. Another example is someone saying, "Oh, you're aro? You just haven't found the right person." There are many more ways to be arophobic, but these are the most common examples I have seen.

[@randomcat1962]

@@aford328Is it like acephobia but instead it’s aromantic instead of asexual? I’ve heard a lot of those things directed at asexual people but the words are just changed

[@whizz_0711]

@@aford328 fr like I told my friends I’m aromantic and they started laughing 😭 and said that I just not mature enough yet (and one of them still talks abt how like “you’ll know when you get a boyfriend” 💀) And pls seeing these posts and stuff are so reassuring that I’m not just gaslighting myself into thinking I’m aromantic

[@randommoth4978]

@@randomcat1962 Hello other random creature

[@dandelion_16]

16:45 in case anyone relates to this, you might be looking for a queerplatonic relationship. It's somewhere in between a romantic relationship and a platonic one, taking elements of you and your partner(s) choice from both and putting them together as you wish. It can be as close to what society perceives is a plationic relationship or a romantic one as you want. Hope this helps some people out! (Ok so turns out my definition of queerplatonic was off. Sorry for that. Still, it's a good option next to traditional/inherent sexual or romantic relationships)

[@anameistoohard]

Was going to comment about qprs but figured I'd look to see if anyone did first. Thanks for saving me the trouble! Liking and replying for the boost instead :)

[@mylife-23]

Part of me wants a romantic relationship n another part of me wants a QPR 🥲 Grey-Ace/Aego & Aroflux life....

[@dandelion_16]

@@anameistoohard ^_^ thank you, and no problem!

[@dandelion_16]

@@mylife-23 Oof I feel your struggle. Maybe an open QPR with a romantic relationship on the side is what you're looking for?

[@mylife-23]

@@dandelion_16 👀🌻

[@pileofsaltOG]

I love being demi-romantic. I mean to me it just makes sense. Like how can you like someone even though you've never breathed the same air.

[@yourhighnessshanzay]

Exactly! When I learned demiromantic has a label I was Very Happy.

[@elaineb7065]

Other people: You had a crush on X celebrity, right??? Me: Err, nope!!! I only had crushes on people I saw around me IRL, not on TV. Modern day terminology: demi-romantic is a thing. Me: PHEW!!!

[@tomwawa1303]

​@@elaineb7065 That's so funny 😭 I'm aroace and I only get "crushes" on like famous people and stuff but if it were irl id RUN

[@Ysa5657]

my favorite thing about being aroace is the “have you thought about communication / breakup?” And then when they say it’s impossible for some reason i’m like “so murder it is. do you feel like sitting for 25 years that will be shorten to 16?” and usually we go back to communicating or breakup

[@Lectrikfro]

4:00 OT - I don't want to be a party pooper, but please be cautious encouraging people to dig holes at the beach. We have been having a problem down here in Florida where holes are being dug and then abandoned. This creates a hazard for sea turtles and the sea turtle hatchlings to get stuck in or just blocks them from getting to the edge of the dunes or the ocean. If you want to dig a hole, cool, just please make sure you fill it back in before you leave.

[@cheese2955]

As an aroace, I feel so called out yet so accepted by this video

[@SonicTheHedgehog38214]

yes i do too

[@PersuasivePancakes]

I found out a little while ago that a partner in a platonic way can be described as an “aromate” and I find that adorable! As an aroace person myself, it feels really validating to have you react to aro memes, so thank you OT!!

[@Some_Siren]

I've never heard the term aromate before, thank you for telling me it exists!

[@PersuasivePancakes]

Of course! I found it and thought it was really cute so I wanted to share :D

[@meat._loaf]

i want an aromateeee

[@_Jaxx333]

Awweee for some reason it sounds cutee

[@cyrusthelizardking]

Aromate- wait can it be like pirates? Ahoy aromate

[@weirdogirl1275]

Oh my gosh. The one that talks about an aroace actually wanting a partner but knowing it’s not a viable option is SOOOOOO how I feel!!!! I honestly think I'd feel too guilty because I'd feel like I was stringing the person along for years whilst I'm not giving what they need from me. Even if they say they're fine with it, I would always wonder if that was true and I'd feel so bad about it. It's better to be open and honest and break it off sooner, otherwise you'll never really be happy with your life.

[@elaexplorer]

That's why being polyamorous helps

[@luxlatte4950]

I agree, even though I’m not aro, cause I still want some romantic stuff, except I honestly don’t care for kissing people that much, just want one special person to share my life with.

[@Some_Siren]

I'm aroace and I have a boyfriend and I can tell you what you described is extremely accurate, but it's still worth it in my opinion

[@ariadne0w1]

Try to find another aroace person! Like, that's what I, a fellow aroace person, want too so it can't be thaaat uncommon. They wouldn't expect or want you to desire them or love them romantically. I want a /partner/. Someone to cook with, to take to family reunions, to buy a house with, to rely on. Commitment and companionship. I didn't grow up with touchy friends or a very physically affectionate family so romantic relationships have always felt like the only avenue for ever getting to cuddle, but with a fellow aroace, we could just agree that's something we want, and work on getting comfortable with it together. Anyone know any aroace QPR pairing apps?

[@weirdogirl1275]

@@ariadne0w1 unfortunately, I don’t. But I did luckily grow up with lots of hugs! I have a hug-a-mom, and she's great! I grew up hugging anybody that I care about!

[@theradical2479]

Hey I'm a Cis male and my Trans friend showed me one of your videos. Though I've been an ally to those I know in the LGBT community I haven't necessarily been an ally to the whole community. After binge watching a lot of your content I have learned a lot and I have grown and changed. Information and understanding really helps a lot and I feel like you do a great job of presenting all of that. Thank you!

[@queenie691]

When my parents get ✨homophobic moments✨i always watch you and The Click to forget my sadness as a queer youth who can probably never come out. I’m planning on doing a reveal at 25 so I can be financially prepared for getting kicked out. Thank you OT! You help me to be happy and forget sad stuff in life,

[@nobody764-j9n]

Good luck darling! ❤️ Edit part.... Fyi I was 16 when my father kicked me out for being gay. I'm an old man now. Took me awhile to get my life in order. But I did. And I truly wish you the best. And if I could help you , I would! You having a heads up of what might happen. And getting prepared , is a good thing . As soon as you can , find a part time job. And save , save and save. Me and my husband have two empty bedrooms. But we live in Spain , and we also live way out in the country . So not really a place for a young person , you know to live and have fun and meet other young people. Also my father has come around , after all these years. And he apologized for treating me so badly. And I have forgiven him. So things change over the years( hopefully) just don't take it personally . It has nothing to do with you and your sexuality . But their fear of the unknown. Sadly I did have to get cancer for my father to come around. But it happened. And I'm safe and well. Just know this is not your fault. And always be prepared.

[@FunkylilNeurodivergent]

Real.

[@gwenglanders1895]

Stuff like this makes me happy to have LGBTQ+ supportive parents

[@katzzxpd]

❤❤

[@ace..of..hearts_he-it]

I'm in a similar situation. My school is also homophobic.

[@Vixey_Bean]

As someone who discovered egg_irl and found out I’m trans through your videos, and who has been struggling with weather or not I’m ace/aro and how to better understand my relationship with the best partner in the world, you visiting these subreddits is really impactful to me and has helped me through the insane mire that is teen years. Thank you so much, and I hope to see more aro memes in the future if you don’t mind my good fellow

[@Gardenruth]

Idk if this is unsolicited advice, but one thing that really helped me become comfortable using the label aroace was the permission I received from others (and then myself) to use the label as long as it was comfortable. So even if you aren't aro or ace, you are welcome in the community - from, a genderfluid aroace older sister :)

[@sevans8784]

ME TOO! I found egg_irl because of him, and while I've known I was ace for ages, I've been questioning about whether or not I'm aro. His videos make it so much easier to learn about myself, but also to just accept myself. He makes it seem so easy 💜 honestly bless OT

[@fanaticalcarrot2538]

I too am struggling with the weather. It’s always damp outside rn and I dislike it. Also I get what you mean cos I know/think I’m bi but not I’m interested in the segsy time. Beekeeping is a rlly good hobby :)

[@booterfly6367]

Something that really helped me determine how i felt was learning about "aesthetic attraction" and asking myself kind of silly, but clarifying questions like, "would I like to kiss that person or do I just like looking at them from afar?" or like, "are they sexy or are they just insanely cool and I want to be their friend?"

[@booterfly6367]

@@fanaticalcarrot2538 you could totally be asexual and biromantic

[@agiar2000]

I have had a relationship with someone who is aro/ace, and though I'm allo, we're also polyamorous, and I think that really allowed it to work out. Different partners fulfill different needs. This person and I have a chaste relationship that includes a lot of personal, emotional intimacy, cuddles, and intellectual exchange, and it also leaves us both free to pursue our own interests and lives separate from each other. I can get the needs I have that she can't meet elsewhere, and she can do the same, and we still share something very special that nothing else can ever really disturb.

[@Noob-gb6bn]

Love that man, being aromantic doesn't mean cutting off relationships, and you're the proof of that!

[@infinitesimal_dna7888]

I've recently realized I'm aromantic (or at least heavily towards that end of the spectrum) and have been having trouble coming to terms with it/accepting it as a part of who I am. This video, and seeing so many people happy in their identity, really helped. So thank you, OT; you don't realize the impact you have.

[@Gardenruth]

Welcome to the family, little sibling!!! --sincerely, your aroace older sister

[@infinitesimal_dna7888]

@@Gardenruth This genuinely means so much I swear I teared up thank you-

[@Gardenruth]

@@infinitesimal_dna7888 Im happy i could do that for you!! As for feeling more comfortable/happy with being aro, finding more representation and community really helped me. It takes a moment to understand just how much romance impacts our lives, but after that, it’s much easier to laugh at your allo friends for their crushes, and becoming comfortable without it in your own life

[@Some_Siren]

If that's any help I still have trouble accepting my aro identity, and I've known for years! Don't pressure yourself into accepting it, one day you'll just wake up and realise you did - Sincerely, an aroace guy

[@ariadne0w1]

When I was first coming out...of denial, I saw the phrase "I will learn new ways of using my heart" and it really helped me. I had a lot of exceptions of the life I would lead, assuming I would eventually fall in love and have that white-picket-fence life like my parents. Letting go of that was really hard, but I believe I can broaden my horizons and see other possibilities for my life, that I can open my heart to non-romantic relationships that are just as fulfilling.

[@thenorthwestraccoondog]

I always appreciate aromatic and asexual memes, cause I, myself and both aromatic and asexual. Just in general your videos make my day a little better. Away I'm gonna disappear off the face of the planet. Catch y'all on the flip side ( ╹▽╹ )

[@CosmiTwink]

Lemme disappear with you 😔✌️

[@thenorthwestraccoondog]

Then let's go, I got garlic bread. And off to the void where we belong

[@CosmiTwink]

@@thenorthwestraccoondog lesss goooooo

[@thenorthwestraccoondog]

@poisonedrock come on then, we got plenty of room

[@CosmiTwink]

I have art skills :)

[@megsterbbb]

Before I knew what aroace was, I remember using ice breakers to learn more about my roommates and the 'what's your ideal partner' question came up. I had people go into such detail about looks and personality, one even had their type for both male and female partners then there was me who was like '... they gotta be ok with animals...' and I literally had no clue how these people had planned out their future partners to so much detail.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I didn’t know this but sologamy (the act of marrying oneself) is technically Aroace in nature. It’s Queer because it defies traditional relationships.

[@juliatakacs3994]

I thought it would be more autosexual/autoromantic

[@lex_thedestroyer]

@@juliatakacs3994 Still queer tho

[@l01230123]

@@juliatakacs3994 Could be both I suppose 🤷‍♂

[@cjlite0210]

"You wanna get married?" Nah, I'll just marry myself lol "But, you can't do tha-" *Watch me* 💍

[@_Jaxx333]

@@cjlite0210 I mean a guy married fricking miku soo..

[@GLArts_64]

I had a heart attack when I saw my Aces of Aros strip in the video and I’m trying not to cry at this Taco Bell. It made my day before heading into work. 💜💚 OT, your asexual videos helped affirm my asexuality and inspired Aces of Aros. Thank you, OT. Thank you for making my day and helping me confirm my sexuality.

[@Oliverthetransmascdumpser2709]

HEY YOU! YES YOU! YOU BEAUTIFUL CREATURE!! I HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL DAY YOU ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS CREATURE!! YOU ARE SO VALID AND CARED FOR BY SO MANY PEOPLE!! GOD BLESS YOUR HEART, FAMILY, AND LIFE!!!

[@GLArts_64]

@@Oliverthetransmascdumpser2709 THANK YOU!!! RIGHT BACK AT YOU!!!💚

[@Crows_Nestt]

I love those comics!

[@GLArts_64]

@@Crows_Nestt thank you. Making Aces of Aros is one of few things that gives me joy.

[@apofid]

@@Oliverthetransmascdumpser2709 this comment times fifteen :)))))))

[@bratycat18]

I remember in middle school when I was just starting to find out I was Aromatic my friends would always ask me if I liked Boys or Girls and the answer they would get every time was a simple NONE.( and then later I found I was Aroace) :)

[@bratycat18]

I also don't like love like for me but I am okay with like being around my friends and the people they are dating.

[@beatblocksgaming]

I remember when my old friends would dress up or show me someone and ask me what I thought and I would just give bland factual answers cause I didn’t know what to look for, I think that was when I started using asexual before knowing anything but guess young me was onto something

[@McBehrer]

I hope you took a shower to fix that

[@giving_people_nightmares]

Growing up I thought having crushes was a thing only teens and adults had. I thought this because growing up I never felt romantic feelings toward others. Then later when I was around 13 or 14 I found out I was Aro/Ace. Seeing when I took health classes learning how adult naughties made me very uncomfortable.

[@brucesimmons5517]

I'm the same, but you're luckier than I was. I realized when I was frickin' 19 😞

[@whizz_0711]

Same I kept telling myself I just wasn’t ready and what’s funny is that I found out I was aro on the 2nd day of pride month xd kid me would be v disappointed coz she was one hell of a love enthusiast lol

[@skypaver989]

When I was like 7, my sister and I used to watch Barbie and the Island Princess. At the beginning of the movie, there was this little ad thing that was a bunch of little girls saying what they believe in. They were all like, "I believe in santa, I believe in the tooth fairy, etc" and one of them said "I believe in crushes" So for almost 10 years I just assumed that crushes were made up lol

[@just_pat_w]

@@brucesimmons5517 Same mate,

[@queen-lilyorjiako268]

Wait it's not? Hah, take that Denial, I'm- Denial: I DIAGNOSE YOU WITH NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON YET

[@hannahbeach5318]

As an aro lesbian I got so happy when I saw you revisit the aromantic sub Reddit! Sometimes it’s a struggle not understanding what you’re feeling because you’ve been fed your whole life that romance is the only direction for any feeling that is even a little more than platonic. And I loved the post about the taco truck because it’s a nice reminder that chemistry ≠ romance all the time.

[@bratycat18]

Question: How can someone be Aromantic (A person that doesn't feel love or sexual attraction to anyone) be Lesbian? (I just need to know plz ;-;)

[@Merilirem]

@@bratycat18 Aromantic means you don't feel romantic love. Asexual means the sexual part. Combined they make AroAce. Just being aromantic means you still have the sexual part.

[@rosasunsprite8901]

@@bratycat18 It means that she’s fine having sex with a girl, and that she’s never been interested in having a romantic relationship with anyone.

[@SCREW_TITLES]

Glad that I’m not the only aro lesbian around

[@SCREW_TITLES]

@@bratycat18what your thinking of is aro-ace and aro-ace people can date it’s just that it’s called a aromate and it’s like a platonic partner

[@lionbrunch4244]

Learning about kindness and affection as aro-ace makes a lot of sense and building multiple deep connections detached from expectations of "sacrifice" and the aforementioned "panic attack" symptoms of feeling in love... Sounds lovely and is a direction I want to grow in life

[@aromanticfranziskavonkarma]

me yesterday: "man i just figured out that i'm aroace and i wish OT had more aro meme videos :(" me, checking my notification box today: HE HAS ANSWERED MY PRAYERS

[@Gardenruth]

Congrats on the self discovery, and welcome to the family!💚🤍🖤

[@Cyberwar101]

that amatanormativity bit hit me so strong. I'm Aroace. Platonic love is the single strongest emotion I feel. I feel it so strongly that I feel like I may explode some days. I am also a 6' tall dude and showing the level of affection I feel for nearly everyone is frowned upon. :(

[@luko3artist399]

This came at a really good time. After my first relationship recently ended because my partner wanted a more affectionate relationship. My friends telling me that I'll find a person one day despite it feeling like they have way more options because they feel romantic attraction. Hearing the second last post hit hard but reading the comments of people actually finding relationships in spite of everything was really nice to hear. Had a long conversation with my ex and he came out as gay while I finally accepted being aro, seemed like we were both figuring ourselves out. He also helped reassure me that more people felt that way in reference to some of his friends. I'm really happy now. I better know what I want from a relationship and I really hope I can find someone who feels the same I don't usually comment but I really appreciated this

[@Skyknowsnolimits]

10:44 I want a platonic version of this where they match you with potential friends based on music tastes

[@ariadne0w1]

hard same. I've got some pretty obscure and varied musical interests and it's hard to find people I can talk in-depth to them about. And even if they overlap in one area, they usually don't in the other...10 or so.

[@CheerfulDeer2066]

Why not just one app where you can put "Platonic" or "Romantic" on your profile and be matched with others looking for the same?

[@queenemmers]

The post at 13:50 is absolutely spot on. Why is the most basic amount of respect taken as a romantic gesture? Why are friendships seen as so secondary to romantic relationships that any sense of being nice or having fun means you want to date each other?

[@static_irony]

A lot of people are saying how this video helps them and I'd like to add! I've felt like I might be Aro recently, but being able to explore Aro culture like this helps me realise I'm not. I like romance, I can visualise what it is to me and have felt it before. It just doesn't come around very often and I don't feel the need to push for it either. 😊 Power to those who are though ✊

[@minecraft6829]

Demi-romantic? Gray-romantic maybe? The romantic orientation is a wide spectrum.

[@beatblocksgaming]

I don’t want label you with anything, just gonna say never say never

[@ThatsOffensive00]

5:01 demi-romantic person with anxiety here, felt romantic attraction for the first time sometime last year and can confirm that I thought it was a panic attack starting up, later after I figured out what it actually was I kept describing romantic attraction as 'a panic attack, but good??' so this is accurate lmao

[@AJ-de6qx]

felt this

[@wintergray1221]

Not me questioning if I'm aro now because I've never felt anything close to panic around someone. Crushes just make me feel shy.

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

@@wintergray1221 It's not the same for everyone, but often lust can feel like a fever, and crushes can feel like nausea, and squishes can feel like shyness. If you're feeling shy, it might be a squish, or friend crush. Or another type of admiration or attraction style.

[@hecknfrick4236]

Thank you for this comment

[@MeemahSN]

Okay, it’s a good thing I’ll never be in that situation

[@AC8X]

“IT’S LIKE HAUNTED HOUSES” IS LITERALLY THE ANALOGY I USE FOR HOW I FEEL ABOUT DATES AS AN ARO PERSON. I used to go bc of the social pressure, and they’re supposed to be fun, but I’d desperately want to cancel. And then, once I’m there, I’m filled with anxiety and all I can think about is being anywhere else.

[@gh0st1n__]

13:29 I love this message so much, and I wanna kinda add something on to this. People just aren't being as kind anymore so when someone is kind to the other gender/sex/whatever, it's seen as flirting cause they aren't used to it (this is especially prevalent with men, and why they tend to remember when people compliment them and hold on to it like it's life or death). We need to show the other gender/sex/whatever more kindness guys.

[@crazycookie9000]

To all the aces, aros, and aroaces, etc: You are awesome, and I hope you are having a wonderful day. Also, don't forget to stay hydrated 💕 Also, I feel like dating sites should add an option for those looking for a romantic relationship (without the sex part) or someone looking for a platonic life partner.

[@jomaq9233]

YES PLEASE dating apps should totally do this it would make things so much less frustrating for everyone involved

[@unreasonable-man.bsky.social]

You really don't need to drink that much water.

[@Pizzaetertje]

@@unreasonable-man.bsky.social yes you do, go drink a glass right now

[@unreasonable-man.bsky.social]

@@Pizzaetertje I'll trust medical science and 20 years working in the Texas heat over an internet comment and the current "fitness" trends.

[@Stachelbeeerchen]

Yay! I was called awesome. Back at you.

[@CrepuscularQueen]

12:03 this comic is really relatable. My friend said I didn't need the healthy relationships chart they were giving away at lunch since I'm not dating. I responded saying I still wish to have healthy relationships with family and friends. They agreed to that. They know I'm on the aro-spec and they are willing to learn more and are definitely more supportive than the other girl in the comic.

[@anominon]

There's so much that we'd all be happier and healthier for if they were just normalised, whether that's having same-sex relationship or having close friendships and showing platonic affection without there being a romantic element at all, not being in relationships if you're not ready or just not interested at all, just wanting companionship and emotional closeness, or just wanting space and emotional distance, all these are fine and all these should be considered fine.

[@unapologeticallylizzy]

Honestly, to the person who talked about wanting a relationship: you'll find your person. There'll be another really cool aromantic out there looking for the same thing as you. I'm an alloromantic gray-demisexual so I do feel like romantic love is something I need in a romantic relationship, but it's really fucking hard to find someone who's okay with not having sex. Who's okay with me saying: I don't feel sexual attraction. But it doesn't mean I don't love you, it doesn't mean I don't enjoy kissing you, it just means that I'd rather have a meaningful conversation or watch a film together. I had this conversation with my boyfriend last night, and it was okay. We watched Star Wars. Everyone is different. Everyone is looking for different things in a relationship. And there will be people looking for the same thing you are. They're out there. They do exist. You'll find them.

[@seantaggart7382]

Indeed Honestly id do that I just want a Relationship that We can travel together

[@Jane-oz7pp]

I'm a confusing mess and I want a platonic life partner and also a lover, but separately, because I crave both of them in the same way. 🙃

[@meat._loaf]

yeah, im cupioromantic and it really really hurts that i probably wont ever be in that kind of relationship. ok

[@marcusedwards5177]

17:00 Damn that hit me harder then I was expecting, I often have very similar thoughts and its made me question myself many times but seeing this really is great... its nice to know that I'm not the only one with these thoughts and feelings.

[@pastel-bee]

you and the person who wrote the thing in the video could just have queerplatonic relationships! those don't have the expectations that person was sad about not being able to fulfil and you can have a "my person"

[@MainlyWaffles]

That post was my “I’m not the only one moment”

[@oak_cat]

4:32 this happened to me once, Me and my friend (a different gender than me) where just talking and then someone runs up to us and say “I believe you two should be in a relationship” and my brain just went “either kill, terrorise or torture him”

[@youtubeuniversity3638]

11:00 Instead of Tinder it's Tavern. Plenty of Fish? Plenty of Dice! E-Harmony becomes E-Venturing!

[@ohmygaaah]

OT always makes me feel better about being aroace and trans

[@Oliverthetransmascdumpser2709]

Hello! I just wanna say, I hope you have an amazing day you beautiful creature! You are valid and cared for by many (if not your family I’ll be your new family! I know how hard it is to be accepted by people!) God bless your heart, soul, and life! - some random pansexual who wanted to spread happiness and joy! (Hope I succeeded)

[@alirose4365]

Same here

[@FrozEnbyWolf150]

I'm the same. I always thought I was an outlier, and was surprised to learn there are others like me.

[@foxinabox5103]

Ever since I've learned about aro, ace, and trans my world suddenly grew a lot larger. I've finally learned that my "condition" is not an oddity, but something that many others can relate.

[@Oliverthetransmascdumpser2709]

@@foxinabox5103 it’s not a condition, nor should it be perceived as a mental disorder, sin, or satan worship. It is simply a difference in belief, how one strongly feels, and it cannot be controlled. It’s as though god as made us with our sexualities/ gender orientations so that we may be his warriors, his strongest warriors to be specific. Yes the hardships we go through are tough, but in the end, we can be cool warriors kickin’ some demon butt for god!

[@frademartinmodolado]

3:27 the reflection in OT sunglasses, OMG Also, very much thanks OT, for covering aro memes 🥺 it really means the world to me

[@valpet4944]

This was unexpectedly relatable. I'm an Aroace person who plays D&D, that sometimes would like to share a life to hug and cook for. While I cook a soup in a small pot.

[@vanillaofesk]

Same, although soup isn't my favorite.

[@Skeletortheevilmastermind438]

Perhaps, in a tiny mushroom house?

[@valpet4944]

@@Skeletortheevilmastermind438 Why not. In a mushroom cabin in the middle of the forest

[@BuilderB08]

12:16 Well, BETHANY, most of those relationships will fail and leave the people in them with lasting emotional effects.

[@Slippery_Squid]

I love that I can surround myself with this information, I used to be so worried I wasn't a 'real' aromatic because I couldn't trama bound and was just handed the information but I realize that's the point of making awareness, so that you dont have trama to bound with someone.

[@stephenjacobs5916]

I love this subreddit, because it's a great reminder that sometimes it's ok to just let ppl be roommates/besties. And I love other subreddits OT covers because they remind us that historians will probably just call us those anyways if we're lgbtqia+.

[@Sophie-mv7bd]

As an aro spec person I have been waiting so long for this!

[@Shadow_Drip]

The second to last is so relatable for me, especially romantically. I'd love to be able to feel all those silly things, to find someone who feels them with me, but I can't, though that's okay too

[@devilkitten1927]

I heard of a concept called 'Platonic Soulmates' that is perfect. It's when you are in perfect sync with someone and know exactly what they need and you can cuddle and help eachother- But it's not romantic at all. You love eachother, yes, but platonically. There's no need for the shit in a romantic relationship. I love this concept.

[@the_aberration7398]

Seeing this come out made me so excited! Aro people hardly ever get anything about just us! Thank you, OT, this means a lot to me.

[@the_aberration7398]

And yes, we would love it if you returned to Aromantic subreddits sometime in the nearish future!

[@lou626]

Y'know im really questioning if im aro or not. 3 guys have already hit on me and i just...kinda dont care??? like , im more interested in having friends that a boyfriend or girlfriend. That would also explain why i LOVE writing aro/ace spectrum characters. The protagonist of my novel is aro , one of the villians is demiromantic , the other is aroace like damn

[@grenade8572]

Not enough aroace characters in the literature. I'd love to read your book. :)

[@JuxGD]

sounds like you're aro to me, or at least in the aromantic spectrum

[@baasiiil]

As an aroace person, this is amazing.

[@cleosmith5197]

This is one of my favorite subreddits thank you so much for doing it !!!!!!!!!!! As an aromantic person it feels great to be recognized

[@opiret44]

The second to last post hit me. I'm aro and I want to feel that type of connection of love and compassion but I can not. I know this and it is saddening but I also know that I can grow strong platonic relationships with people which gives the same outcome, happyness.

[@PerfectFlyer4]

Thanks for covering this one OT. 16:37 puts into words something that I've certainly struggled with expressing. Your videos are such a great way of spreading awareness and understanding. I'm sure as hell going to be sending this one to a few people.

[@d33p345]

same here. the sentiment is so hard to capture in words, and they did it perfectly. it sucks that i cant have a relationship like i want, not because of some reason in my own control, but because i don't experience attraction. its a hollowing feeling some days, and all i can do is keep my head up and hold out hope. the thought that maybe i could be demi or grey-aro and not know it keeps me going.

[@TaniDraws]

@@d33p345 I don't know if it helps you, but maybe try looking into queer/quasi platonic relationships. That's one of the things allowing myself to keep up hope I could have a connection like that non romantically.

[@fiflag]

I felt that part so hard. I desperately want a qpr but I don't know any other aroaces irl and have no idea how to initiate a qpr, should I encounter one. Therefore, I am very much in the same position as the person in that post and it makes me sad.

[@sarahvunkannon7336]

@@fiflag Me too. Somewhere in the ASD umbrella here, so my social circle also isn't wide enough to have a decent chance at catching the very rare kind of person I would be able to have this sort of relationship with. Statistically, the odds are against me. It really sucks.

[@ariadne0w1]

@@fiflag Same. I know some aro people and some ace people but not both. Is there a dating app for this stuff? A designated place to meet people who feel the same way? I feel like there has to be but no luck so far.

[@Percy_Of_The_Sea]

On the "Hopeless Romance" tattoo one, my dyslexic brain was struggling so hard. It just looked like a mess. 😂

[@LylaBango-eu3hf]

I'm late but love this! I'm on the aromantic spectrum and love these videos. It helps me feel better about who I am.

[@themysticarcher3313]

Reading through the comments is both wholesome and heartbreaking at the same time. To all you aro/aces or somewhere along those lines, there's people out there who care about you, or will eventually care about you. It's okay to be complicated, just remember that you are loved

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

Only satan loves me

[@beatblocksgaming]

It hurts to not be understood, it makes some days very hard, but I take the support and love of those around me to push forward and find ways to reassure myself of what makes me me and why that’s awesome. Life’s complicated but I won’t give up, and none of my aroace siblings should either (and all the other cool people out there too)

[@donotlikepie3356]

Thank you for including the aros!!! While I also love the asexual memes I feel like the aromantic ones are more relatable to me as an aroace person. 💚

[@mirandarensberger6919]

As an allosexual aro, I too appreciate the aros getting our own time. I do love the ace memes, I think aces have the best sense of humor, and I will gladly assist all plans for world domination if I can share the garlic bread! But I also think there's not enough recognition that ace and aro are not the same thing; while there is certainly a good deal of overlap, it is also very possible to be one but not the other.

[@donotlikepie3356]

@@mirandarensberger6919 Totally agree. They get confused and mixed together a ton, and this usually leads the aros to not get the attention they deserve, or the space to explore their own subculture.

[@MeemahSN]

It’s just not having any desire for sex when it comes to asexuality for me, so I don’t really care for the ace memes. Aro memes are so much more relatable because of how much more my aromanticism affects me over just being asexual

[@beatblocksgaming]

Yeah ace memes are cool and funny and all but aro stuff is more relevant to everyday stuff. Hopefully there isn’t too much stuff on fumbling the turn down or I’m gonna shut down

[@wolftinathewolfvids]

4:05 This! This kind of stuff makes me, a lesbian, to want to hang with men. LADIES! Take notes! Drop the drama for five seconds and dig a giant hole on the beach!

[@ErinOlson-SarcasticJellybean]

Whenever OT (or Jammidodger too!) covers the aromantic subreddit, I get so happy because I myself am aromantic! I'm still closeted and unlikely to come out or anything, so seeing these videos brings me the comfort I desire. Thank you OT!

[@cjlite0210]

10:22 You forgot Option 4 4. You have taken an oath to the blood god to never stain your priceless virginity so that your blood may be pure when you eventually meet him, during which you shall sacrifice all pure beings for their blood for the blood god, and purifying any impure being before the sacrifice is to be made

[@fandommemes8858]

Or opinion 5, You accidentally k¡lled a while race of ppl, and no one loves you anymore, but it's not actually your fault, it's the Blood Gods fault, becuz you rejected them when you were young. So, you tell their oath rakers, and throw passive agressive comments from Twitter and the such. You then ride in your unicorn inti the sun, causing it to magically cure the Earth,which was what the blood god promised tge oath takers to take the oath

[@elizabethmidoriya8412]

Blood for the blood god you say🥲

[@Pjo-Super-Fan]

Or to Artemis

[@Pjo-Super-Fan]

But yeah until Artemis accepts males in the hunt blood god here I come

[@sophiastamper9672]

​​@@Pjo-Super-Fan I think in some myths she does accept men. Not entirely sure though.

[@regis_c]

I was actually the moderator of r/aromantic at one point, so I am honored that a sub I ran at the time got featured 😂

[@worm505]

I’ve been struggling with the fact that I was aroace for the last year now, but this honestly made me feel so much better. Thank you for making this, and thank you for just being yourself ❤️

[@ariadne0w1]

when I was first coming out...of denial, I saw the phrase "I will learn new ways of using my heart" and really helped me. Like yeah, I was never going to have the life I thought I would, would never fall in love like my parents did. But there are other ways to love, and platonic relationships I could have and deepen if I opened my eyes to other possibilities instead of wishing I was different.

[@_Jaxx333]

@@ariadne0w1 u hit the nail on the head when it comes to finding individual happiness

[@lunarvixen8407]

i love how all the memes in this video showed that love is not just romantic or intimate.

[@HikiOmo]

Im thanking God daily he made me hard to approach. It makes being aro ace so much easier.

[@jase_allen]

8:22 There used to be a TV show like that, except they weren't free. They constantly had to deal with attacks by Gargamel and Azrael.

[@SanderTeunissen]

10:50 yeah, this exists. The app is called Turn Up and you can filter potential dates by artist, festival or even specific songs. There's also a separate section for friendships, great if you want to find someone to go to festivals or concerts with ^^

[@solareclipse5174]

3:53 Just saving this time. So I come back to watch this clip a couple hundred more times, of course.

[@UnlikelySero]

Not aro, but lo-oove it getting more well-deserved representation. Signed, an ace.💚◽◾🖤

[@shyperson3424]

I can relate with so much from this, even if I am just ace (without the aro). I think they're not so far apart. It is so wholesome to watch you reacting to this. thank you.

[@whisteriya]

soulmates dont have to be romantic just platonic as long as youd be willing to bury yourself for them.

[@Daesma999]

I was really "feeling aromantic" today, so I even dressed up based on that. What a coincidence you post aromantic memes!

[@StarryThey-os]

I screamed when I saw this. Thank you so much for doing Aromantic memes again OT! I loved all of these so much! Shootout to all my Aro, Ace, AroAce, LGBTQIA+, AND Allies! You all are the real ones.

[@tygor_tora]

I'm new to the channel, but I've been listening through the Reddit playlist while working, and I just wanted you to know that you have the richest, most jovial laugh. It sounds very nice!

[@Ntstories]

6:10 As a Pansexual yes. Entirely yes! Even the line delivery was spot on! Good job OT!👍🏽😊

[@Pjo-Super-Fan]

As a aroace I can confirm the final part like self preservation why are you busy stopping me from doing the flop onto my bed but ignoring this burning hot pizza

[@Willow_498]

As a pansexual cupiromantic uh I just implode

[@Ninjacatmuffin]

As an aroace, thanks for covering aromantic memes again. This video was a nice start to my work day

[@erorr.sanitynotavailable6937]

Onetopic….. please….return. It’s been one year now and us Aros crave the need for memes. There only exits a handful of Aro meme vids over KZbin and I’ve watched them all several times over.