Folks who have recently discovered their aromanticism may benefit from mentorship and guidance. Non-profit organizations can act as important mediators to help aromantic individuals get in touch with reliable, trusted sources of information and experience.

Initially, Texas didn’t exist as a US state. Before the U.S. annexed the Republic of Texas (or before Texas was admitted to the Union) in 1845, Texas State moved hands from from nations such as Spain, France, and Mexico. Under Spanish rule, from 1519 to 1685, Texas used the flag of Spain. From the mid-1680s to 1690, Texas went with the flag of France. This wasn’t their last adoption of a foreign flag. From the early 1690s to 1821, Texas re-adopted the Spanish flag after they reverted to the territorial possession of Spain.

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Then, from the beginning of 1821 to 1836, Mexico ruled Texas and imposed their flag on them. Luckily enough in 1836, Texas attained its independence and existed as a Republic. For the first time in their entire lives, Texans finally designed and used their own flag. The flag had striking features. On a blue background, the flag carried a yellow star in its middle portion. Three years later, the flag was redesigned.

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However, aromantics have been overlooked in the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. Aromantics may find themselves feeling awkward at events and conventions, being treated as though their sexual orientation is somehow less valid or “not queer” at all.

The LGBTQIA+ community has been oppressed and marginalised in different forms across the centuries. This history of abuse and repression is difficult to unpack but necessary to learn about if we wish to live in a more inclusive, accepting society.

This may have shocked you, but that is the universal truth. The original designer of the Lone Star Flag is completely anonymous. One cannot help but wonder how come a perfect flag with deeper meanings, traces its ownership to no one. Though the actual flag designer isn’t known, there are speculations that it was probably designed by one Senator, William Wharton. He was very active during the Texan Revolution.

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However, some aromantics find that their identity is disparaged by allies and the LGBTQIA+ community based on the idea that aromantics haven’t “suffered enough ” for their identity. This is echoed by aromantics like Casey, who reminds us that “suffering isn’t the basis of being queer.”

These prejudices can be overcome by taking an inclusive approach to all sexual orientations and recognizing that difference is a fundamental part of being LGTBQIA+. Folks who are aromantic can find support through non-profit organisations and seek the help of therapists who are specialized to work with queer patients and the challenges they may face.

The LGBTQIA+ community is inclusive, loving, and accepting of almost all sexual orientations and gender identities. As Peter Minkoff explains, the very idea of “queerness” radiates acceptance and inclusivity. Identifying as queer allows anyone who doesn’t identify as heterosexual to find a meaningful yet fluid label to describe themselves.

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In 1839, the Republic of Texas introduced a new flag whose colors closely resembled that of the USA flag. The new design had a blue band running down vertically throughout the left end of the flag; a white star was positioned at the center of the dark blue band. The remaining portion consisted of a white band sitting on top of a red band. When Texas was annexed by the USA in 1845, it decided to maintain the Lone Star Flag as its official state flag.

This idea applies to folks who identify as aromantic, too. Just as a lesbian in a loving relationship cannot intrinsically understand the experience of an aromantic person, an aromantic person cannot necessarily understand the experience of any other member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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The symbolism of the single star on the Texas Flag has a long history. The star’s interpretation goes back to the time of their independence. Texans interpret the Lone Star as a symbol of their unity. The star is a representation of a unified Texas under the watch of the almighty God. However, it’s important to note that, this interpretation didn’t come with the adoption of the flag; it was later interpreted as so.

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No LBTQIA+ person or ally would ever tell a gay or lesbian individual that their sexual orientation is “just a phase.” Doing so is clearly homophobic and undermines that individual’s core identity. However, aromantics are often met with skepticism and accused of being in a phase.

As Dr. Jennifer Pollitt, assistant director of gender, sexuality, and women’s studies at the University of Temple, explains, “A person who identifies as aromantic is someone who may experience sexual attraction but doesn’t experience romantic attraction”.

Texas can boast of possessing one of the most famous US state flags. The white star on the flag earned it the nickname “Lone Star Flag”. This flag moniker was further transferred to the name of the state itself. As a result, Texas is also popularly known as the “Lone Star State”. Texans hold the flag in high esteem. It’s not uncommon to see the flag proudly displayed at business centers, homes and the state as a whole. When you dig into the history of US flags, one emerges with an exciting truth – the Texas Flag shares national recognition with 2 other state flags, as the only state flags that previously represented a nation. The Hawaiian flag and the Californian flag share that honor with the Texas Flag.

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Being aromantic is different from choosing to be single. Aromantics aren’t just looking to avoid relationships — it’s part of their identity and isn’t experienced as a choice.

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Long before Texas was annexed to the US, the 1839 colors of the Texan Republic Flag already captured all the colors of the US flag. A valid argument can be advanced here to explain the color matching. It could be assumed that the similar color scheme was a matter of coincidence or maybe it was intentional.

Of all the 50 flags of the US states, the Texas Flag stands tall in history. Before the annex of Texas Republic to the USA in 1845, the Lone Star served as the national symbol of the independent Texan people. After gaining statehood in the USA, no new alterations were made. The Lone Star retained its Texan Republic design, as the official state symbol of Texas. A star was added to the national flag (Old Glory) to represent Texas. When compared to the rest of the US state flags, the Texas Flag has packed a lot more of history into its fabric.

The Texan territory has been ruled back and forth by different countries. When a count is made on the different number of flags that historically represented Texas, the number comes to six. The six flags flying over Texas belong to Mexico, Spain, USA, France, Texan Republic and the Confederate States of America. There are rumors that a 7th flag ever flew over the Texan Republic, but it wasn’t a popular flag.

Recognizing these distinctions is important, as it helps aromantics find connections within the LGBTQIA+ community. Validating aromanticism is also important for the health and well-being of aromantics. Acceptance and understanding can even help queer patients find the right therapist for themselves. This is particularly important today when more folks are looking for support from therapists who understand the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community faces.

Beneath the colors of the Texas Flag, there are deeper meanings and interpretations. Thankfully, the three stripes are pretty easy to understand. The red stripe (blood red) talks about the bravery of the Texan people. You may see their bravery to be ironical since they were easily ruled by other nations. But hey! Texas fought and won a revolutionary war against Mexico before they gained their independence. The blue color is a symbol of loyalty. Above all, the white represents the purity of the Texan state. The meaning of the star will later be discussed as a fact.

Many aromantics are great at self-advocacy and care about engaging with the wider LGBTQIA+ community. But, just like any oppressed or misunderstood group, they may benefit from support from allies and nonprofit organizations.

Rather than seeing this difference as a division, it should be a reminder that LGBTQIA+ experiences of the world aren’t homogenous. The LGBTQIA+ community isn’t monolithic, and everyone experiences their gender identity or sexual orientation differently. We can come together in celebration of solidarity, but only if we’re working from a position of acceptance and understanding.

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Nonprofit programs can improve aromantic awareness by engaging in fundraisers and community support. Pet therapy can be offered to folks who benefit from additional support and art programs can be offered to aromantics who wish to express themselves and/or their identity through the arts.

Aromantics have long been overlooked in the LGBTQIA+ community. Folks who identify as aromantic are told that their sexual orientation is a “phase” or that they have not “suffered enough” to be part of the community.

Aside from the national flag, each and every state of the U.S.A has a unique state flag. The State of Texas (located in Southcentral USA), has had its official flag since 1839. The history of the flag goes back to the Republic days of Texas.

Dr. Pollitt goes on to explain that there can be “a huge difference between orientation, behavior, and identity.” This means that the “sexual or romantic behavior you engage in does not necessarily correlate with the identity that you’re using to describe your experiences or orientation.”

Instead of thinking along exclusionary lines, aromantics deserve to be cherished and included in celebrations of queerness and identity. This doesn’t need to come at the cost of any other gender identity or sexual orientation, either. By recognizing and respecting differences, we can still fly the flags that proudly state “love wins” while simultaneously recognising that some folks don’t feel, or are disinterested in, romantic love.

Recognizing and respecting differences is a key tenet of queer theory and activism in the LGBTQIA+ community. Understanding how to navigate the world with respect and tolerance for those who live differently from ourselves is essential if we want to advocate for a fairer, more inclusive society.

Overcoming this requires education, empathy, and a better understanding of aromanticism and sexual orientation in general.

Guest writer Indiana Lee discusses how aromantics are overlooked and how they can shout their Queerness from the rooftops