Romance-Repulsed

Romance-Repulsed is a term indicating a person find romantic activity undesirable (perhaps repulsive/disgusting/revolting) or otherwise uncomfortable or unwanted. Most commonly used by Aromantic/aro-spec individuals.

Romance-Repulsion can take many different forms. Some are repulsed by the idea of engaging in romance themselves, but are fine with romantic activity that does not involve them. These people may identify as Romance-Averse. Other people may be repulsed by the idea of romance in general. Some people may experience varying amounts of Romance-repulsion.

Some people use Romance-Aversion and Romance-Repulsion interchangably, but to many these are distinct experiences. Romance-Aversion specifically refers to negative feelings regarding the idea of oneself being in a romantic situation. Aversion to the idea of romance in general would fall under Romance-Repulsion. Repulsion also has the association of stronger negative feelings like fear or disgust, or physical reactions like cringing, shaking, pain, or nausea. These can still be present in Romance-Aversion, but only in relation to one's own participation in romantic activity.

Not all Aromantics are Romance-Repulsed; many are Averse, Indifferent, Ambivalent, or Favorable/Interested about romance. Likewise, not all Romance-Repulsed people are Aro. there are people who are alloromantic and Romance-Repulsed.

People who are Romance-Repulsed may identify as Apothiromantic (for Aro-specs).