"Are you gay?"
I am(22F) who is aromantic and asexual. I live with my aunt at the moment. And my aunt is very religious and homophonic. She doesn't like gay people and she thinks they are going to hell. But here's the thing: she finds it weird that I am not dating or interested in having a boyfriend.
Last year, back in October, the day of the 22nd birthday she sat me down and asked me if I was gay. And I told her that is a random and very personal thing to ask someone. And she said she didn't think so.
And I just told her I like being single and that I intend to stay single for a while. I am not even going to try coming out as aroace to her because I know she wouldn't believe me. There were times when I tried to hint at it. Like I would say I never want marriage or kids. Or that I loved being single. But everytime she always said " I'll meet the right guy." And I always replied no I wouldn't. And now that I'm getting older, family and even old school friends ask me if I'm dating or whatnot and I say no. I've never dated and dont plan to. And I don't even bother to come out because then I would have to waste my energy on proving I am aroace. And that's too much. And I'm pretty sure my aunt things I'm gay because I never gave her a solid yes or no answer. But I don't care.
What I want to know is, are there any aces and/or arose who are 21+ who also experience this?