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For the not knowing whether you're aro/ace (or both) thing (from an aroace person):
First of all, I can guarantee that NO ONE (who matters, at least) is going to care if you misidentify yourself or have identities that clash with eachother. Do what makes you feel comfortable--if it does even turn out to be "just a phase," it was a phase that made you happy, and with your identity, that's the only thing that matters.
That being said, I totally get why you would not want to misidentify with a term. I, for one, have always been terrified of having to come out multiple times because I got something wrong. But enough about me...
Really, the gist is: if you are aro/acespec, you are aro/acespec. I myself enjoy writing, reading, and engaging with romantic content in my fandom, despite not understanding nor ever feeling any romantic attraction. (For this reason I cannot tell you what romantic or sexual attraction feels like, so that you might compare it to your experiences.)
Umm... Idk how to end this ask, just know that you are who you are, and no one can tell you otherwise <3
Okay thanks a lot I mostly didn't want to misuse a term that I really respect
But thank you for clarifying