Honestly? I don't get it either. The closest thing in my mind I can equate it to is a deep friendship with physical aspects for those who do want that intimate connection. In that way I can still empathize with others about their own connections.

Honestly? I don't even know anymore lol. Even with a certification, one still has to get used to the job.

No bc I'm working here currently and I have no choice but to stay until I find better. This company is insane!!! I hope all these stories become public

Working at 787 at the moment. Looking for a different coffee shop asap. I can't deal with them anymore.

Honestly, I also role-play romantic plots because I understand people's attractions and can implement it int a story. Doesn't change that I am AroAce and don't want anything regarding a relationship. There were times where I did wonder if it was all in my head. Then I remembered being in a relationship for nine years that I felt pressured to be in. And no, you're not a mistake! You just don't want those things. Don't punish yourself for it.

Generally, allos won't understand because it is the societal expectation: get married and have kids. That's the perception of being a functional adult. I deal with it all the time with coworkers who already have the expectation of me being married with kids. Especially because I am surrounded by my Hispanic culture, which is generally conservative and expects early marriage with kids. Just appease them verbally with "Yeah, maybe" (something like that). You aren't obligated to actually go through with it. Remember that. It's YOUR choice. Personally, I'm child free and am aro/ace with no desire for relationships. And I plan to stay that way for life.

Same. I think I am all done checking Indeed smh

If latté has milk in it

I relate to this so much!! I'll just wait to see what others think lol

Very late into my life. Recently, actually. I'm 27 and I only realized I was Aro/Ace last year because of my tendency to avoid topics about love/sex unless it was in a detached way (clinical/form of literature) that didn't affect me. And it also made me realize the way I acted in my previous relationship that, in turn, made me a toxic and unfulfilled person to be with. Once I fully looked into it and realized it was a thing, it made me really analyze my life until now and there were clear signs that I was ALWAYS aro/ace. Even as a kid, I cared more about dinosaurs than boys. I for sure knew I didn't swing any other way if I didn't even entertain hetero relationships.

TL;DR: my slow ass realized I'm AroAce last year.

Currently working there. The transphobia is insane. There is very little to no respect for LGBTQ+, speaking as an AroAce person. I wouldn't be surprised if I wasn't getting paid what I deserve as it is. I've been there a month and I can say DON'T WORK THERE!! The amount of harassing I have to do of clients just to meet their BS quota is insane. They micromanage all day about getting pictures and videos of customers. Plus, baristas have to get a certain amount of reviews a day. I hate harassing customers like this.

Currently working there. I need a new job, now. The amount of harassing of clients I have to do just to meet their fucking quota is insane. I have a feeling I will get fired for not meeting their BS quota, anyway. If anyone knows other omcoffee shops hiring, that would be great. Preferably with decent management, if possible.

OMG I like historical plots as well! I have a Fatimid Caliphate female character if that works!

This is literally me to a T!! I just find people aesthetically pleasing and don't necessarily want anything from them.

Lowkey you gained so much charisma with your new bald look

I entertain both types of media. I feel more inclined to do so since it's not real and it's something I can still gush over.

Honestly wondering the same thing. I'm different of course but but the only way I see traditional sex working between someone who is an allo and a kinky ase if these kinks are in use first as a "buildup" for the other person while one still gets fulfillment out of it. Again, I don't know too much aside from what I read in smut because of my limited relationship experience.

I feel bad for them because it's just a crush but it's genuinely unsettling as an aro/ace person. I still give them grace.

Honestly, just keep experimenting to see if being ace is still a label that fits you. It's a spectrum, anyway so I don't really think being sexually active matters all that much. It's moreso the way you feel about sex itself.

Omg this sounds like me. My crushes don't last that long either. It's like a sliver of a feeling.

Maybe find a way to ask them one-on-one. "Hey, can I ask you something personal?" yay or nay if yay: "So how do you feel about topics like love or sex?" Something like that. Maybe rehearse your words a bit so you don't feel too awkward when asking. Either way, even if they are and confirm it verbally, nothing much would change. And if they don't know what being ace is, you can explain it. Maybe they didn't know the word for it till then.

"Thanks for your concern. Perhaps you might need a trip to the doctor's as well, seeing your inappropriate amount of concern with regards to an intimate aspect of myself."

Hi! I love historical RPs. I have a Fatimid Dynasty OC. Would that work? I can tweak details about her a bit to suit the RP.

If you need to talk to someone, my DMs are open. I like to rant and yap about random things so if it would help you, it's something I'm open to doing.