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[[File:Queerplatonic_alt.png|thumb|220px|The most common Queerplatonic flag]][[File:Queerplatonicflag1.jpg|thumb|220px|Another commonly used queerplatonic flag]] |
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'''Queerplatonic relationship''', also called a '''quasiplatonic relationship''', '''quirkyplatonic relationship''', or '''qplatonic relationship''' (abbreviated '''QPR''') , is an umbrella term for any relationship that bends the rules for telling apart romantic relationships from non-romantic relationships.<ref>[https://shades-of-grayro.tumblr.com/post/190216590460/queerplatonic-relationships-an-introduction-image Queerplatonic Relationships: An Introduction]</ref> |
'''Queerplatonic relationship''', also called a '''quasiplatonic relationship''', '''quirkyplatonic relationship''', or '''qplatonic relationship''' (abbreviated '''QPR''') , is an umbrella term for any relationship that bends the rules for telling apart romantic relationships from non-romantic relationships.<ref>[https://shades-of-grayro.tumblr.com/post/190216590460/queerplatonic-relationships-an-introduction-image Queerplatonic Relationships: An Introduction]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In some societies, hard lines are drawn between appropriate behavior for a romance vs. a friendship. For example, cultural norms might say that romantic partners are more physically affectionate or more emotionally close than friends are, as well as more likely to partner in major life activities such as buying a house or raising a child together. |
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[[File:Queerplatonic alt.png|thumb|220x220px|Another common queerplatonic flag.]] |
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| ⚫ | In some societies, hard lines are drawn between appropriate behavior for a romance vs. a friendship. For example, cultural norms might say that romantic partners are more physically affectionate or more emotionally close than friends are, as well as more likely to partner in major life activities such as buying a house or raising a child together. |
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Wherever those lines are blurred, that relationship can be called queerplatonic. For example, queerplatonic relationships can include friendships and ambiguously-romantic relationships that go beyond friendship norms in emotional intensity, physical affection, or other areas. Some queerplatonic partners also live together or get married. Queerplatonic relationships can look different for everyone, depending on what the people involved are comfortable with. |
Wherever those lines are blurred, that relationship can be called queerplatonic. For example, queerplatonic relationships can include friendships and ambiguously-romantic relationships that go beyond friendship norms in emotional intensity, physical affection, or other areas. Some queerplatonic partners also live together or get married. Queerplatonic relationships can look different for everyone, depending on what the people involved are comfortable with. |
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A queerplatonic relationship can be monogamous or [[polyamorous]], involving more than two people. Pursuing a queerplatonic relationship is not necessarily mutually exclusive with pursuing romantic relationships, and the term is not restricted to any identity category. |
A queerplatonic relationship can be monogamous or [[polyamorous]], involving more than two people. Pursuing a queerplatonic relationship is not necessarily mutually exclusive with pursuing romantic relationships, and the term is not restricted to any identity category. |
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== Queerplatonic Attraction == |
== Queerplatonic Attraction == |
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Queerplatonic attraction is a form of [[attraction]] experienced mainly, but not exclusively, by a-spec people. Queerplatonic attraction can be very similar to [[Platonic Attraction|platonic attraction]] and [[Alterous Attraction|alterous attraction]]. For some people these types of attraction greatly overlap and they do not make any distinction between them. For others they may feel like their is a clear distinction between these feelings. A queerplatonic crush can be called a plush. |
Queerplatonic attraction is a form of [[attraction]] experienced mainly, but not exclusively, by a-spec people. Queerplatonic attraction can be very similar to [[Platonic Attraction|platonic attraction]] and [[Alterous Attraction|alterous attraction]]. For some people these types of attraction greatly overlap and they do not make any distinction between them. For others they may feel like their is a clear distinction between these feelings. A queerplatonic crush can be called a plush. |
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Someone who does not experience queerplatonic attraction and/or does not desire queerplatonic relationships may call themself aqueerplatonic. Queerplatonic attraction is not a requirement for a QPR, though. Some aqueerplatonic people may still want or have queerplatonic relationship, they just do not get plushes. Other aqueerplatonic might not desire a queerplatonic relationship. They may also identify as [[nonamorous]]. |
Someone who does not experience queerplatonic attraction and/or does not desire queerplatonic relationships may call themself aqueerplatonic. Queerplatonic attraction is not a requirement for a QPR, though. Some aqueerplatonic people may still want or have queerplatonic relationship, they just do not get plushes. Other aqueerplatonic might not desire a queerplatonic relationship. They may also identify as [[nonamorous]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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== Symbolism == |
== Symbolism == |
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Currently, there is no consensus on queerplatonic symbolism. At least four different flag designs have been proposed for queerplatonic.<ref>[https://aromagni.tumblr.com/post/173593938299/so-i-googled-queerplatonic-flag-and-the-above Queerplatonic Flags]</ref> Most of these flags use the colors yellow and pink. Yellow is commonly used to symbolize platonic relationships. Pink is possibly use because it's a light form of red- with is commonly used to represent romantic attraction, showing that queerplatonic relationships can sometimes resemble romantic relationship, but are also their own thing entirely. |
Currently, there is no consensus on queerplatonic symbolism. At least four different flag designs have been proposed for queerplatonic.<ref>[https://aromagni.tumblr.com/post/173593938299/so-i-googled-queerplatonic-flag-and-the-above Queerplatonic Flags]</ref> Most of these flags use the colors yellow and pink. Yellow is commonly used to symbolize platonic relationships. Pink is possibly use because it's a light form of red- with is commonly used to represent romantic attraction, showing that queerplatonic relationships can sometimes resemble romantic relationship, but are also their own thing entirely. |
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== QPR Day == |
== QPR Day == |
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In May 2020, Tumblr users aro-ace-trashcan and dragonheartetk introduced QPR Day, held on the third Saturday of July, as the celebration of queerplatonic relationships similar in style to Valentine's Day. July 18th, 2020 marked the first occurrence of QPR Day. |
In May 2020, Tumblr users aro-ace-trashcan and dragonheartetk introduced QPR Day, held on the third Saturday of July, as the celebration of queerplatonic relationships similar in style to Valentine's Day. July 18th, 2020 marked the first occurrence of QPR Day. |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |
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