The term aromantic originates from the prefix a-, meaning “not,” and romantic, which in this context means “relating to relationship.” The term aromantic is certainly not become mistaken for aromatic, this means “having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-scented; odoriferous.”

While there were past instances of your message, aromantic, in its feeling of “experiencing no or small intimate attraction,” spreads in the 2000s. Intimate orientation (also called affectional orientation) and intimate orientation are often conflated, as it is asexuality and aromanticism. Read More …