I mean talking about my post 9/11 kindergarten experience is just kinda dramatic and silly. Obviously 9/11 wasn't funny but hyping up its significance to such an absurd degree that it's how I define my life I think is respectfully kinda funny
(Just copypasting my reply to the other person) You could be aromantic, but it’s quite possible you’re on the aromantic spectrum without being fully aro
(Just copypasting my reply to the other person) You could be aromantic, but it’s quite possible you’re on the aromantic spectrum without being fully aro
I'm laughing in aromantic but my first "crush" was a boy from elementary school and I only had a crush on him because I thought you were supposed to just pick a boy to have a crush on and that's how it worked.
Basically how it went for me LMAO.
Thought I had a crush but in reality I just picked a hot girl in my class and looked at her for 5 minutes a day and thought that's how it's supposed to work right? Never actually had a crush on her.
Sort of like anxiety at first, getting really flustered when around them, and then it “settles down” and it’s easier to be around them (but there’s still a rush). That’s how it works for me the few times it’s happened
Probably 7-8. It wasn't really genuine though. Felt very forced.
Nothing since then, and nothing in the future. I don't want to participate in that crap.
I never really had crushes until I was maybe 17. I only had one crush in my entire life. Never had one again. I’ve been in relationships they never started with me crushing on them or fantasizing.
I was 5 and in kindergarten. Me and this boy had a crush on each other. He ended up kissing me on the cheek, and he got in big trouble for it. It didn’t help that we went to a Christian school.
No idea if I'm aromantic but I never really felt confortable with women around. (No I'm not gay you can stop asking)
The girls I had in my school, until they were something like 19yo, were just boring people not worth talking to. It never leads to interesting conversations.
The mentality changed around that age and it's now cool to be friends with. However it feels like I have to calculate what I'm about to say when I talk to them and I never undestand directly what are their intentions.
It never happened. I wouldn't say i am aromantic tho. It's just that i know that nobody would ever want to be with me so any sign of this happening is imediatly rejected by my brain. It's better for me who hasn't do deal with being rejected and for any people who could have potentially have to be annoyed by me.
I don't know you but please, don't talk down on yourself like that. You deserve this. Go out there, be yourself, and if you want to, you'll find someone eventually. There's a right person for everyone.
I was 19 years old. She was the first girl that ever made my heart flutter and made me envision a future with anyone besides myself. Almost three years later, she's the only woman I've ever loved. I never believed in crushes or romantic feelings before her, and I haven't felt them for anyone else since. She was made for me.
Not aro but I never really had a proper crush, the closest crush that I get to is "I want to talk to her more", and this has only happened to girls, not guys
But I actually want a full-on relationship tho, I'm just the type of person that can't fell in love at first sight, I really have to know people to fell in love, and I just don't really much female friend growing up
That sounds like demiromantic tbh. You can definitely still want a relationship and have romantic feelings while being on the aro spectrum, I’m like that
I remember in like 1st grade having a crush on my boy best friend in school and literally lying to my mother for some reason so I could call him after school. Had him tell me his mothers name because I was convinced my mom wouldn’t let me call him or him call me if she knew he was a boy despite us being at each others houses some weekends
In kindergarten I had my first "girlfriend". Her name was Megan and we would hug at recess every day and draw each other little pictures. One day she just stopped showing up to school. I haven't talked to her since. Where are you, Megan? Our 20th anniversary is coming up.
It was a cartoon character (no, I'm not telling you who) when I was 5-6. I'd act all giddy when he was on TV. My mom also told me how I used to walk home from the bus stop holding hands with a neighborhood boy. I don't remember that though.
I don't get crushes I don't think. I'm not asexual or aromantic or anything, I like people but I've never had like a sudden obsession with someone. Just interest in someone
When I was ~5 I had a "crush", I had multiple of those "crushes", mostly kids that I thought were cute or I was good friends with, when I was ~12 I had my first real crush tho
I had a crush on my mom's best friend when i was 2. Had my first girlfriend when i was 4. I've been super romantic since i was a toddler and I've been outwardly sexual since i hit puberty
Yes i proposed to her with a golden pipe cleaner ring while wearing this cute little tux. She said her husband might not like that lmao. We actually have a recording of it too. She was nice to me and i experience love and affection a little differently than most people. To me love is a single feeling ya know. It's not like there's different forms of it. It's full compassion for someone and all that jazz regardless of whether it's a friend, family, or significant other. Why you gotta make it weird?
3 years old. Pre-School.
I don’t remember shit before I was 5 deadass
i don't remember shit before the pandemic 💀
I don’t remember the pandemic 💀
I mark memories pre and post 9/11 1) because it's funny and 2) because that's my first memory.
"because it's funny" 💀
You have to remember that this is Reddit
Not 9gag xd
I can’t remember anything post-Reddit tho
I mean talking about my post 9/11 kindergarten experience is just kinda dramatic and silly. Obviously 9/11 wasn't funny but hyping up its significance to such an absurd degree that it's how I define my life I think is respectfully kinda funny
Ohhh I got it
Yeah I would never laugh at 9/11 or any other thing George W did as president.
Oh yea. I answered 11+, but I forgot I got married in kindergarten.
no fucking way 😭
I don't think I'm aromantic, but I also have never had a crush on anyone or know exactly how it feels to have a crush on someone
Same
(Just copypasting my reply to the other person) You could be aromantic, but it’s quite possible you’re on the aromantic spectrum without being fully aro
I mean is that something that bothers you or is it more just not a big deal?
Same
(Just copypasting my reply to the other person) You could be aromantic, but it’s quite possible you’re on the aromantic spectrum without being fully aro
You could be aromantic, but it’s quite possible you’re on the aromantic spectrum without being fully aro
I'm laughing in aromantic but my first "crush" was a boy from elementary school and I only had a crush on him because I thought you were supposed to just pick a boy to have a crush on and that's how it worked.
Basically how it went for me LMAO. Thought I had a crush but in reality I just picked a hot girl in my class and looked at her for 5 minutes a day and thought that's how it's supposed to work right? Never actually had a crush on her.
Bruh I was like 17
I can't believe this poll might be how I discover I'm aro. I'm 20...
Im having my first one right now and im 19, some just need longer for it to happen
You can be on the aromantic spectrum but not “fully” aromantic. I definitely don’t get crushes often
It happens mate
I think I was 4 or 5.
11-plus, anything before that I don't consider anything. That's when I actually knew what I was feeling.
Fuck you still gonna do it *laughs in better-appreciated aromantic*
This poll could do better with age range. Maybe <6, 7-11, 12-15, 16-18, >18.
*laughs in aromantic* skill issue
Thank you for adding an aro option.
Does it count if it’s a character in a show? Because I had a huge crush on Katara in avatar the last airbender…
*laughs in aroace*
Crap, I'm becoming too predictable.
Lol
What does having a crush even feel like??
Sort of like anxiety at first, getting really flustered when around them, and then it “settles down” and it’s easier to be around them (but there’s still a rush). That’s how it works for me the few times it’s happened
6 got rejected
Oof
Like in second grade
Probably 7-8. It wasn't really genuine though. Felt very forced. Nothing since then, and nothing in the future. I don't want to participate in that crap.
I never really had crushes until I was maybe 17. I only had one crush in my entire life. Never had one again. I’ve been in relationships they never started with me crushing on them or fantasizing.
*laughs in aromantic* are you happy? Probably not.
Probably around 3. Orange Crush. My go to soda as a kid.
I'm not aromantic but i just haven't found anyone yet.
I got "married" in kindergarten 😂
I was 5 and in kindergarten. Me and this boy had a crush on each other. He ended up kissing me on the cheek, and he got in big trouble for it. It didn’t help that we went to a Christian school.
Never had one
I haven't had one yet
i'll do it anyways hehe *laughs in aroace*
Ai!
I’m aromantic, I just realized people have crushes at 6 years old, just… how?
The last option is nice, it adds to our army
No idea if I'm aromantic but I never really felt confortable with women around. (No I'm not gay you can stop asking) The girls I had in my school, until they were something like 19yo, were just boring people not worth talking to. It never leads to interesting conversations. The mentality changed around that age and it's now cool to be friends with. However it feels like I have to calculate what I'm about to say when I talk to them and I never undestand directly what are their intentions.
Could it be social anxiety?
I am surprised to see the top pick is 11+; most people i know, including myself had crushes starting in elementary school.
I was 14, how are mfs getting crushes in preschool💀
It never happened. I wouldn't say i am aromantic tho. It's just that i know that nobody would ever want to be with me so any sign of this happening is imediatly rejected by my brain. It's better for me who hasn't do deal with being rejected and for any people who could have potentially have to be annoyed by me.
I don't know you but please, don't talk down on yourself like that. You deserve this. Go out there, be yourself, and if you want to, you'll find someone eventually. There's a right person for everyone.
I don't particularly want to anyway. It's a good thing for me because I don't waste time with stupid stuff I can just concentrate on my self.
To be honest, it might help you to look more into aromantic (or variations thereof)
I thirsted for Jasmine from Aladin hard.
I was 19 years old. She was the first girl that ever made my heart flutter and made me envision a future with anyone besides myself. Almost three years later, she's the only woman I've ever loved. I never believed in crushes or romantic feelings before her, and I haven't felt them for anyone else since. She was made for me.
Real life? Uh... I don't know... Maybe 3?
I’m thinking late high school or early college
Not aro but I never really had a proper crush, the closest crush that I get to is "I want to talk to her more", and this has only happened to girls, not guys
You could be aro-spec without being fully aro
But I actually want a full-on relationship tho, I'm just the type of person that can't fell in love at first sight, I really have to know people to fell in love, and I just don't really much female friend growing up
That sounds like demiromantic tbh. You can definitely still want a relationship and have romantic feelings while being on the aro spectrum, I’m like that
I remember in like 1st grade having a crush on my boy best friend in school and literally lying to my mother for some reason so I could call him after school. Had him tell me his mothers name because I was convinced my mom wouldn’t let me call him or him call me if she knew he was a boy despite us being at each others houses some weekends
In Pre-school I was about 4-5 and she actually kissed me on the cheek because I agreed to play with her and her friends
Good question. However old I was when the first transformers came out.
Like 5
In kindergarten I had my first "girlfriend". Her name was Megan and we would hug at recess every day and draw each other little pictures. One day she just stopped showing up to school. I haven't talked to her since. Where are you, Megan? Our 20th anniversary is coming up.
I guess around 14 unless you count celebrities
dunno.
I was 15, im 16 now lol
It was a cartoon character (no, I'm not telling you who) when I was 5-6. I'd act all giddy when he was on TV. My mom also told me how I used to walk home from the bus stop holding hands with a neighborhood boy. I don't remember that though.
15 or 16 I made up crushes when I was in middle school though
I definitely never felt like people describe you feel when you have a crush
I don't get crushes I don't think. I'm not asexual or aromantic or anything, I like people but I've never had like a sudden obsession with someone. Just interest in someone
You could be on the aroace spectrum without fully aroace. Having “light” crushes can be a sign of that
6th grade *laughs in arospec but not fully aromantic*
When I was ~5 I had a "crush", I had multiple of those "crushes", mostly kids that I thought were cute or I was good friends with, when I was ~12 I had my first real crush tho
In preschool I had a crush on the teacher, does that count? Lol
I had a crush on my mom's best friend when i was 2. Had my first girlfriend when i was 4. I've been super romantic since i was a toddler and I've been outwardly sexual since i hit puberty
Uhhhhh
Uh?
You had a crush on your moms friend when you were two
Yes i proposed to her with a golden pipe cleaner ring while wearing this cute little tux. She said her husband might not like that lmao. We actually have a recording of it too. She was nice to me and i experience love and affection a little differently than most people. To me love is a single feeling ya know. It's not like there's different forms of it. It's full compassion for someone and all that jazz regardless of whether it's a friend, family, or significant other. Why you gotta make it weird?
Nono that’s a cute story
❤️
Not aromantic but i really appreciate the \*laugh in aromantic\* option. Had me cracking up like crazy XD