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Not sure if it’s an autism issue or what but I don’t think I’ve ever understood attraction and crushes and I feel like I am missing out on such a crucial part of the human experience this sucks
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Anonymous 16w

are you aro?

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Anonymous 16w

One thing my therapist told me that really helped me was “consider this: do you actually want to do that? Or do you just think you’re supposed to want to do that?” For me, it was partying. I was always fomo whenever I didn’t get invited out, but it was mostly bcos tv makes it seem awesome. If I actually try to imagine myself at a frat house… I’d rather die

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Anonymous 16w

second what #1 and 2 are saying! def look into asexuality and aromantic asexual means you don't experience sexual attraction to any gender (you can still experience arousal and enjoy sex though) aromantic means you don't experience any romantic attraction

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 16w

Aromanticism and/or asexuality could align with your experience! The split attraction model and a-spec identities could be something worth looking into if you’re looking for a community or more information!

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