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 [[File:Aesthetic attraction.png|thumb|The aesthetic attraction flag.]]'''Aesthetic attraction''' is a form of [[Physical Attraction|physical attraction]] to a person'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 a person; their physical features, their curves and shape, their bearing, how they move, how they dress, etc.
-Among [[Allosexual|allosexuals]] and/or [[Alloromantic|alloromantics]], aesthetic attraction most of the time is felt alongside [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]] and/or [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]], and is sometimes considered a necessary element of the experience. However, aesthetic attraction can sometimes be felt separately from other forms of attraction. In the [[A-Spec|a-spec]] community, it is typically useful to distinguish aesthetic attraction from sexual and romantic attraction. You can essentially find someone aesthetically pleasing or attractive while feeling something separate that doesn't involve them physically. People can even have romantic relationships despite having aesthetic attraction. Though this does not apply to everyone.
+Among [[Allosexual|allosexuals]] and/or [[Alloromantic|alloromantics]], aesthetic attraction most of the time is felt alongside [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]] and/or [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]], and is sometimes considered a necessary element of the experience. However, aesthetic attraction can sometimes be felt separately from other forms of attraction. In the [[A-Spec|a-spec]] community, it is typically useful to distinguish aesthetic attraction from sexual and romantic attraction. You can essentially find someone aesthetically pleasing or attractive while feeling something separate that doesn't involve them physically. individuals can even have romantic relationships despite having aesthetic attraction. Though this does not apply to everyone.
 An aesthetic crush is known as a swish or a thete<ref>https://bogkeep.tumblr.com/post/86134520589/thete-aesthetic-attraction-crush-romantic</ref>, although the terms are not widely used. Someone that a person has an aesthetic connection/relationship with could be called one's idol.<ref>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 [[Nonaesthetic]].
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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|Anamika]] on December 6th, 2020. The first shade of pink represents people with [[neutral]] or [[genderless]] aesthetics. The second shade of pink represents people with [[androgynous]] or [[Genderfluid|fluid]] aesthetics. The third shade of pink represents people with [[feminine]] or [[xenic]] aesthetics. The fourth shade of pink represents people with [[masculine]] or [[Faunagender|animalistic]]/[[Otherkin|non-human]] aesthetics. The white represents [[attraction]], and represents how vast the spectrum of attraction can be. Orange represents [[a-spec]] people with aesthetic attraction. Lighter orange represents people with multiple attraction types. Gold represents breaking past societies expectations of attraction. Light yellow represents peace, unity, and community. The circle with the colors represent all races, as many races have different aesthetics due to their culture. It is also there as a nod to [[QPoC]], who are highly under appreciated.
+The flag was coined by the user [[User:Cryptocrew|Anamika]] on December 6th, 2020. The first shade of pink represents individuals with [[neutral]] or [[genderless]] aesthetics. The second shade of pink represents individuals with [[androgynous]] or [[Genderfluid|fluid]] aesthetics. The third shade of pink represents individuals with [[feminine]] or [[xenic]] aesthetics. The fourth shade of pink represents individuals with [[masculine]] or [[Faunagender|animalistic]]/[[Otherkin|non-human]] aesthetics. The white represents [[attraction]], and represents how vast the spectrum of attraction can be. Orange represents [[a-spec]] individuals with aesthetic attraction. Lighter orange represents individuals with multiple attraction types. Gold represents breaking past societies expectations of attraction. Light yellow represents peace, unity, and community. The circle with the colors represent all races, as many races have different aesthetics due to their culture. It is also there as a nod to [[QPoC]], who are highly under appreciated.
 When someone wants to show a certain attraction is aesthetic they will put that attractions flag in flower shape.