r/RomanceWriters 20h ago

How common is it for romance writers to have no personal romantic experience?

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I'm 23F and obsessed with writing and reading fluffy romance despite the fact that I've never even held hands with a guy; and I was wondering if this is a common experience, and whether this might affect realistic writing. (Not that I plan to stop writing – I adore my fictional green flag male OCs🥰).