I'm asexual, but I do have an interest in romance. Kissing and fondling and sex no, but hugs and snuggling and emotional closeness yes. How do I meet others of a similar persuasion?

You are probably looking for this:
http://www.asexualove.net/

>>1

seconded

>>2

That place seems dead

>>3 my bad, the site was deceptive. But nothing a bit more of google-fu can't solve:

• http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=32900 : this post lists a few sites, and the forum itself is spot on topic ^^: http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showforum=7
• https://www.platonicpartners.co.uk this one has real people inside, and has profiles dating from 2008.
• etc,...