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-'''Alterous attraction''' is a form of emotional [[attraction]]. Similar to [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic]], it describes a feeling that is not necessarily 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 relationship 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" in Aro Discourse]
+'''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 relationship 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" 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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