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    Callistic is a term for aromantic people that can be used to describe their ideal relationship. Callistic describes aromantic people who do not want a queerplatonic relationship, a life defining friendship, or anything similar. Some callistic aros have or want platonic bonds, but some might not. Callistic aros are happy with the idea of living alone for the rest of their lives. They likely don't experience any type of tertiary attractions. The term is similar to aplatonic and nonamorous.

    The callistic flag.

    Terms for aromantics who want close relationships, are europic and iodic.

    Flag

    The term callistic was coined by Tumblr user Thearoacespace on June 5, 2019[1]. The flag was created by them on June 7, 2019[2]. The color symbolism is the following; Black, the lack of color, represents a lack of relationships. Green represents aromanticism and the aromantic spectrum. White, the combination of all colors, represents wholeness, showing that callistic aros are complete without the need for a life partner. Blue represents aplatonic people. The spectrum of blues represents the spectrum of callistic experiences.

    There are two circles that represent the "closeness" of one's ideal relationship. The circles are close, but not touching.

    Etymology

    The term callistic comes from callisto, the moon of Jupiter. Callisto has the farthest orbit of Jupiter's main four moons.

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