Queerplatonic Relationship

A queerplatonic relationship, also called quasiplatonic relationships (abbreviated QPR) is a form of relationship that goes beyond what is considered normal for a platonic relationship but does not fit the traditional idea of a romantic relationship. They are typically characterized by the same level of emotional closeness and dedication as a romantic relationship. Queerplatonic relationships may or may not include activities that are typically thought of as being romantic, such as hand-holding, cuddling, kissing, or having sex. Some queerplatonic couples will live together or get married.

The term queerplatonic originated in a-spec communities though one does not have to identify as a-spec or as queer to be in a queerplatonic relationship. A queerplatonic relationship can be monogamous or polyamorous, involving more than two people. If someone is a queerplatonic relationship experiences romantic or sexual attraction, or both, they might pursue a traditionally romantic relationship at the same time as a queerplatonic relationship.

People in queerplatonic relationships will to eachother as their queerplatonic partner (QPP) or 'zucchini' a term that was originally a joke in the a-aspec community about lacking a word to properly describe the term.

A-spec people may also experience queerplatonic attraction: the desire to be in a queerplatonic relationship with someone. This attraction is similar to alterous attraction with the main difference being that queerplatonic attraction is mostly platonic, but at a greater intensity, whereas alterous attraction is neither platonic or romantic. A queerplatonic crush can be called a 'squish', a term that can be used to describe any type of platonic crush.

History
The first apparent usage of the term queerplatonic was in a thread called Kaz's Scribblings. The term was made out of a desire to describe the aromantics form of relationships.

Shortly after this the concept of queerplatonic relationships was popularized on Tumblr in 2011 by user Realsesmith. The word quickly circulated within a-spec communities. In May 2014 the term quasiplatonic relationships was coined for aromantics who were uncomfortable with the term queer.