I've always had quite a bit of trouble figuring this one out especially since I've had a lot of different types of connections with different people before. A lot of the time I can't tell whether I have a strong intellectual/emotional friendship with someone or if I genuinely am interested in them romantically/have a crush on them. I was wondering what you all thought about it, whether or not you've felt both or either or neither of platonic/romantic love for someone before.
Hmm I used to think that, but then (and correct me if I'm wrong ^^) asexuals can also feel romantic love, as far as I know in my research and digging on all of this. So I've been thinking on this a lot recently. :icon_ques I guess it's a bit different for everyone?
Right apologies, either I didn't know that that thread already existed or I've seen it but it slipped my mind when I started this one :eusa_doh: But thanks!
To me, platonic is brotherly/sisterly love but I realize this isn't everyone's definition. Romantic...uhh I can't explain it because it doesn't HAVE to be sexual. I guess it's just the deep emotional connection with someone special and may be a precursor to sexual love (?) I suppose it's more rare than platonic love
If you look up the term "platonic", you'll find something like "free from physical desire". Besides the obvious example such as family, I feel platonic love for my friends, particularly my best friend. I love her like a sister, as in I don't feel romantic love for her. But I do love her very much
For me platonic is I want to be around you but, want a lot of space. Romantic is I want to flirt, and cuddle with you plus go on a date. Sexual is I fantasize about sex and kissing with you. (And I wouldn't mind doing it) It's kind of hard to explain. For me platonic=friendships,romantic=dating love,sexual=things in the bedroom plus a little bit of kissing. Honestly if you feel romantic or sexual love you'll know it.
