How do I know if I'm aro/ace or just antisocial?

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anti_cishet_aktion@hexbear.netEnglish · 11 months ago

Does anyone have experience figuring out if they’re aro/ace? This is all over been thinking about lately. I’ve realized I’ve never imagined myself in a relationship, I only tried dating because it felt like I was supposed to. I don’t relate to the idea of having a crush or being in love. I’ve lived alone for the past 7 years and only went on dates when prodded.

I used to feel bad about it, like I was missing something, but also I realized I’ve never attempting dating completely unprompted.

I’m otherwise ok with myself. I don’t feel like something’s missing, but I do feel very awkward around other people since my life is a lot more solitary. Never having a romantic partner would be alright with me, but I’m struggling with my self-image and how I’m gonna relate to people for the rest of my life. Since I’m at an age where most of my peers have lives revolving around spouses and kids. Am I aro/ace then or do I gotta do more examination of myself?

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