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'''Aplatonic''', abbreviated '''Apl''' (pronounced as "apple") is an identity on the [[Aplatonic Spectrum|aplatonic spectrum]] that is used most commonly by [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals who do not experience [[Platonic Attraction|platonic attraction]], or by those who do not relate to the concept of platonic love.
The term has also been used by [[neurodivergent]] [[Aromantic|aromantics]] and traumatized aro
Aplatonic does ''not'' refer to someone who simply "doesn't have friends" or "doesn't want friends", although either of these may also be true for an aplatonic
==History==
The term aplatonic was first introduced by a homoromantic asexual on the AVEN forums on April 6, 2012.<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/73079-aplatonic/ Aplatonic}}]</ref> In his words, "I have friends and care about them; but love is a powerful word, and one I cannot apply to them."
Aplatonic seems to have been independently coined by aroarolibrary on Dec 30, 2014.<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://aroarolibrary.tumblr.com/post/106663269439/im-going-to-make-aplatonic-a-thing Aroarolibrary}}]</ref>
==Flag==
The earliest remaining record of the purple, blue, and green aplatonic flag is a submission to the now-deactivated pride-flags-for-us Tumblr blog somtime before December 30, 2014.<ref>[
The colors are the inverse of yellow, pink, and brown, colors that are typically used to represent friendship. White represents how an aplatonic individuals can still be [[Allosexual|allosexual/alloromantic]], a reference to the white stripe on the [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] flags. Cream was used instead of pure white to make the flag more visually appealing.
The yellow aplatonic flag was created by Mod Hermy of Pride-Flags Deviantart on Sep 4, 2015.<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Aplatonic-2-558308946 Aplatonic Flag posted by Pride-Flags}}]</ref> The black, grey, and white stripes match that of the asexual and aromantic flags. Yellow is used to symbolize the platonic/aplatonic spectrum.
The five striped aplatonic flag was created by Tumblr user xenictrender on April 14th, 2021.<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://xenictrender.tumblr.com/post/648500701537943553/alternate-aplatonic-flag-disclaimer-i}}</ref> This flag was made to be more visually appealing. The additional brown stripe was made to even it out.
==References==
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[[Category:Aplatonic Spectrum]]
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