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[[File:Aesthetic attraction.png|thumb|The aesthetic attraction flag.]]'''Aesthetic attraction''' is a form of [[Physical Attraction|physical attraction]] to an individual's appearance. It is defined as an attraction to the way someone looks, or how they present themselves. It is typically based on a desire to observe someone because one finds them aesthetically pleasing. It is often described as a similar feeling to looking at a nice painting or landscape. One way of experiencing aesthetic attraction is a stronger desire to admire or gaze at an individual; their physical features, their curves and shape, their bearing, how they move, how they dress, etc.
[[File:Alt aesthetic attraction flag.png|thumb|Alternative Aesthetic Attraction Flag]]
Among [[Allosexual|
An aesthetic crush is known as a swish or a thete<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220120163428/https://bogkeep.tumblr.com/post/86134520589/thete-aesthetic-attraction-crush-romantic}}</ref>, although the terms are not widely used. Someone that an individual has an aesthetic connection/relationship with could be called one's idol.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=20220124020433/https://system-lgbt.tumblr.com/post/179036193408/types-of-attraction-and-their}}</ref> Aesthetic attraction is most commonly associated with the color pink. One who does not experience aesthetic attraction may identify as a-aesthetic or [[
== History ==
One of the earliest known uses of the term "aesthetic attraction" among asexuals was in 2005, on the AVEN forums.<ref>
</ref> Since then it has been commonly included in lists of subtypes of attraction.<ref>
== Flag ==
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[[File:Aesthetic attraction alt flag.jpg|thumb|Another alternate aesthetic attraction flag by Reddit user u/MIRROR 11]]
[[File:B60FA87B-B9BA-4E01-8A3B-46D2429503C4.png|thumb|Aesthetic attraction flag by crayonpuppy.x]]
The flag was coined by the user [[User:Cryptocrew|
When someone wants to show a certain attraction is aesthetic they will put that attractions flag in flower shape.
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== References ==
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[[Category:Attraction]]
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