Why does straight up romantic affection not do anything to me, why do I prefer to start off as friends who like eachother, is this normal?

lamuñekita

someone told me it was weird i prefer to meet someone, who i find attractive and start off as friends (even if it lasts like a month before falling in love). i find dating so much more natural this way, going at a nice and easy pace also the fun part of making friends with their friends and them getting along with mine, and going out in groups (a bit like in HS or college). if it doesn’t end up in anything i don’t mind either.

i know a lot of people desperate for a partner who would rather meet someone and immediately hit it off romantically (flowers, dates, kisses, etc)

i physically feel like i cannot accept it because it doesn’t seem genuine. they barely know me and we don’t have any sort of connection but already show me romantic affection. it’s awkward

do other people think the same as me?

Why does straight up romantic affection not do anything to me, why do I prefer to start off as friends who like eachother, is this normal?
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