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'''Platonic attraction''' is a form of [[attraction]]. It is defined as the desire to form a close platonic relationship (friendship) with a specific person, or to form a closer friendship with someone one already knows. 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. Examples of some of the different ways the term is used include: ▼
[[File:Platonic attraction flag.png|thumb|The platonic attraction flag.|alt=|220x220px]][[File:Platonic Attraction (2).png|thumb|An alternative platonic attraction flag.|alt=]]
[[File:Platonic attraction.jpg|thumb|Alt. Platonic attraction flag ]]
▲'''Platonic attraction''' is a form of
Platonic attraction can be considered a parent category or overlapping category with [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic]] attraction. For some people these categories made be difference, for other people these types of attraction overlap and they do not make any distinction between them. ▼
▲Platonic attraction is sometimes used as an umbrella term for any attraction that is not [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]] or [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]].<ref>[https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/992935 Do you consider "platonic relationship" to be a synonym of friendship?]</ref> Platonic attraction can be considered a parent category or overlapping category with [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic]] attraction. For some
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> People who do not get squishes might call themselves [[aplatonic]].▼
▲The term
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The platonic attraction flag was coined by Weniviere from [[User:Cryptocrew|Cryptocrew]] on November 25th, 2020. The pink stands for bonding and attraction, and the yellow flower represents the yellow roses often associated with platonic bonds.
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The alternative platonic attraction flag was made by an anonymous Reddit user on January 23th, 2021.<ref>Source needed.</ref> The orange stands for joy, the pink for tenderness, the yellow for friendship, and the white for unity.
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