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[[File:Alterousflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The flag for alterous attraction.]] |
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Alterous attraction is a form of [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]] felt by [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals that is described as not being entirely platonic or romantic. It typically constitutes a level of emotional closeness usually more than what is considered normal for an entirely platonic relationship, but does not fall into what would be considered to be a romantic relationship. |
'''Alterous attraction''' is a form of [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]] felt by [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals that is described as not being entirely platonic or romantic. It typically constitutes a level of emotional closeness usually more than what is considered normal for an entirely platonic relationship, but does not fall into what would be considered to be a romantic relationship. |
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Alterous attraction is very similar to [[Queerplatonic Attraction|queerplatonic attraction]]. The difference being that queerplatonic attraction is a more intense form of platonic attraction, while alterous attraction is neither platonic or romantic. |
Alterous attraction is very similar to [[Queerplatonic Attraction|queerplatonic attraction]]. The difference being that queerplatonic attraction is a more intense form of platonic attraction, while alterous attraction is neither platonic or romantic. |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The alterous flag was made in 2016 by Tumblr user Alterous-Albatross. According to Alterous-Albatross "The yellow stands for platonic. The gray stands for the gray area between romantic and platonic attraction. Pink represents affection. Red represents romantic."<ref>http://alterous-albatross.tumblr.com/post/138190598795/i-noticed-that-there-is-so-far-not-a-flag-for-the</ref> The red and yellow are muted to show that it is not entirely platonic or romantic. |
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== Resources == |
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Revision as of 19:42, 2 July 2018
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Alterous attraction is a form of tertiary attraction felt by a-spec individuals that is described as not being entirely platonic or romantic. It typically constitutes a level of emotional closeness usually more than what is considered normal for an entirely platonic relationship, but does not fall into what would be considered to be a romantic relationship.
Alterous attraction is very similar to queerplatonic attraction. The difference being that queerplatonic attraction is a more intense form of platonic attraction, while alterous attraction is neither platonic or romantic.
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 Alterous-Albatross "The yellow stands for platonic. The gray stands for the gray area between romantic and platonic attraction. Pink represents affection. Red represents romantic."[1] The red and yellow are muted to show that it is not entirely platonic or romantic.