Realizing I’m more comfortable with emotional closeness than physical—what does that mean for my identity?

I’ve always enjoyed deep conversations and spending quality time with people I care about, but when it comes to physical affection or intimacy, I often feel uneasy or just not that interested. For years, I thought it was just me being shy or maybe a phase, but recently I started wondering if this could be something more like being aromantic or asexual. The tricky part is, I do have crushes and can feel strong emotional attraction, but it doesn’t translate into wanting to be physically close. I’ve tried pushing myself to be more physically affectionate in relationships because I assumed that’s just how it’s supposed to be, but it ends up feeling forced and stressful. I’m starting to think that maybe I need to rethink what kinds of connections I’m seeking and how I define my identity. Has anyone else experienced this kind of split between emotional and physical attraction? How did you figure out what label, if any, felt right? And how do you communicate these feelings with partners without making things confusing?