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'''Platonic attraction''' is a form of [[attraction]]. Examples of some of the different ways the term is used include: |
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'''Platonic attraction''' is a form of [[attraction]] typically felt by [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals. It is defined as the desire to form a close platonic relationship (friendship) with a specific person- or to form a closer friendship if one already knows the other person. The type of friendship desired typically goes beyond casual friends and revolves around a willingness to engage in a very deep symbiotic friendship, and sharing interests and experiences. |
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* [[Emotional Attraction|Emotional attraction]] that is not [[Romantic attraction|romantic]] |
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* Physical attraction that is not [[Sexual attraction|sexual]] |
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* Any attraction that is not romantic or sexual<ref>[https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/992935 Do you consider "platonic relationship" to be a synonym of friendship?]</ref> |
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Platonic attraction can be considered a parent category or overlapping category with [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic]] attraction. |
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The term "squish" has sometimes been used as an informal synonym for platonic attraction.<ref>[https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/23290-squish/ AVEN thread: *SQUISH!*]</ref><ref>[https://secondlina.tumblr.com/post/21955456091/a-comic-about-the-different-types-of-attraction A comic about the different types of attraction]</ref> |
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Platonic attraction can sometimes overlap with [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic attraction]], with the difference being that queerplatonic attraction is often more intense and is more focused on physical intimacy. Platonic attraction can sometimes turn into queerplatonic attraction, and for some people platonic and queerplatonic attract are one and the same. |
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== References == |
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Platonic attraction is not simply the desire to have friends. Rather it is an intense desire to be close friends with someone specific. One might feel intimidated or flustered when around this specific person. |
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<references />[[Category:Terminology]] |
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A platonic crush is called a squish. People who do not develop squishes may call themselves [[aplatonic]].[[Category:Terminology]] |
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Revision as of 05:13, 14 March 2020
Platonic attraction is a form of attraction. Examples of some of the different ways the term is used include:
- Emotional attraction that is not romantic
- Physical attraction that is not sexual
- Any attraction that is not romantic or sexual[1]
Platonic attraction can be considered a parent category or overlapping category with queerplatonic attraction.
The term "squish" has sometimes been used as an informal synonym for platonic attraction.[2][3]