Bellusromantic

Bellusromantic refers to a romantic orientation or self-description on the aromantic spectrum. It describes people who feel positively about romantically coded things such as dating, flirting, affection, romantic gestures, shared rituals, or romantic aesthetics, without therefore wanting a romantic relationship.

Being bellusromantic does not automatically mean that a person does not want closeness, partnership, or committed relationships. Some bellusromantic people may want friendships, queerplatonic relationships, sexual relationships, or other forms of connection, while others may not. The key point is that romantic elements can be experienced positively without creating a desire for a romantic relationship.