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[[File:Queerplatonicflag1.jpg|thumb|220x220px|A commonly used queerplatonic flag.|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/File:Queerplatonicflag1.jpg]]'''Queerplatonic relationship''', also called a '''quasiplatonic relationship''', '''quirkyplatonic relationship''', or '''qplatonic relationship''' (abbreviated '''QPR'''), is a term for a relationship that bends the rules for telling apart romantic relationships from non-romantic relationships. It typically goes beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable for a platonic relationship but is not romantic in nature or does not fully fit the traditional idea of a romantic relationship.[[File:Queerplatonic alt.png|thumb|220x220px|Another common queerplatonic flag.]]In modern western societies, hard lines are drawn between appropriate behavior for a romantic relationship compared to a friendship. For example, cultural norms say that romantic partners are more physically affectionate and more emotionally close than friends are, as well as being more likely to partner in major life activities such as buying a house or raising a child together. When those lines are blurred, that relationship can be called queerplatonic. QPR are often characterized by having a level of emotional closeness and dedication comparable to that found in a romantic relationship, though the relationship is [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]] in nature. |
[[File:Queerplatonicflag1.jpg|thumb|220x220px|A commonly used queerplatonic flag.|link=https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/File:Queerplatonicflag1.jpg|alt=A flag with seven stripes. The colors are pink, dark grey, light grey, white, then light grey, dark grey, and pink again. In the middle is a yellow heart.]]'''Queerplatonic relationship''', also called a '''quasiplatonic relationship''', '''quirkyplatonic relationship''', or '''qplatonic relationship''' (abbreviated '''QPR'''), is a term for a relationship that bends the rules for telling apart romantic relationships from non-romantic relationships. It typically goes beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable for a platonic relationship but is not romantic in nature or does not fully fit the traditional idea of a romantic relationship.[[File:Queerplatonic alt.png|thumb|220x220px|Another common queerplatonic flag.|alt=An alternate flag with five stripes. The colors on the flag are yellow, pink, white, light grey, and dark grey.]]In modern western societies, hard lines are drawn between appropriate behavior for a romantic relationship compared to a friendship. For example, cultural norms say that romantic partners are more physically affectionate and more emotionally close than friends are, as well as being more likely to partner in major life activities such as buying a house or raising a child together. When those lines are blurred, that relationship can be called queerplatonic. QPR are often characterized by having a level of emotional closeness and dedication comparable to that found in a romantic relationship, though the relationship is [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]] in nature. |
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For some a QPR could look like a close friendship, for others it may outwardly appear to more closely resemble a romantic relationship. Queerplatonic relationships may involve some forms of physical affection which are normally considered exclusive to romantic or sexual relationships, such as hand-holding, cuddling, kissing, or having sex. Some queerplatonic couples will live together or get (platonically) married. Queerplatonic relationships can look different for everyone, depending on what the people involved are comfortable with. |
For some a QPR could look like a close friendship, for others it may outwardly appear to more closely resemble a romantic relationship. Queerplatonic relationships may involve some forms of physical affection which are normally considered exclusive to romantic or sexual relationships, such as hand-holding, cuddling, kissing, or having sex. Some queerplatonic couples will live together or get (platonically) married. Queerplatonic relationships can look different for everyone, depending on what the people involved are comfortable with. |
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