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'''Alterous attraction''' is a form of emotional [[attraction]]. It describes a feeling that is not necessarily platonic/queerplatonic, but also is not romantic in nature. The term was first introduced in approximately 2015.<ref>[https://arospecawarenessweek.tumblr.com/post/108521451012/idk-if-youre-still-interested-in-coined-terms Alterous]</ref> Since then, it has been variously used for a pull toward emotional closeness or intense feelings that may or may not have any relation to the romantic/nonromantic binary.<ref>[https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/1106159 Alterous attraction]</ref> Since 2016, some definitions of alterous have been criticized for implying than platonic or nonromantic feelings are inherently weaker than romantic ones.<ref>[http://queerascat.com/2016/02/usage-of-alterous-vs-platonic-in-aro-discourse-7/ Usage of "Alterous" vs "Platonic"Β in Aro Discourse] |
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An alterous crush is known as a mesh, although the term is not widely used. One who does not experience alterous attraction may identify as a-alterous or nonalterous. |
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[[File:Tumblr bea06661b9fa8ac7dc917d0379f596a3 5f48bdfe 540.png|thumb|150x150px|An alternative alterous attraction flag.]]The alterous flag was made in 2016 by Tumblr user Alterous-Albatross. According to the introduction post, "The yellow stands for platonic. The gray stands for the gray area between romantic and platonic attraction. Pink represents affection. Red represents romantic."<ref>[https://alterous-albatross.tumblr.com/post/138190598795/i-noticed-that-there-is-so-far-not-a-flag-for-the Alterous Flag]</ref><gallery> |
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Revision as of 03:33, 25 July 2020
Alterous attraction is a form of emotional attraction. It describes a feeling that is not necessarily platonic/queerplatonic, but also is not romantic in nature. The term was first introduced in approximately 2015.[1] Since then, it has been variously used for a pull toward emotional closeness or intense feelings that may or may not have any relation to the romantic/nonromantic binary.[2] Since 2016, some definitions of alterous have been criticized for implying than platonic or nonromantic feelings are inherently weaker than romantic ones.[3]
An alterous crush is known as a mesh, although the term is not widely used. One who does not experience alterous attraction may identify as a-alterous or nonalterous.
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The alterous flag was made in 2016 by Tumblr user Alterous-Albatross. According to the introduction post, "The yellow stands for platonic. The gray stands for the gray area between romantic and platonic attraction. Pink represents affection. Red represents romantic."[4]