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Somewhere in between the realms of “friendship” and “romance” is the term “queerplatonic.” While the definition of a “queerplatonic relationship (QPR)” varies by person, it’s often described as a relationship between people who may not be romantically attracted to one another, but goes beyond what others might consider to be a “normal” friendship. But what does that mean? And what does a queerplatonic relationship actually look like? Worry not, because we’re here to answer any questions you may have about QPRs and also walk you through some examples of what a QPR can look like.
Things You Should Know
- A queerplatonic relationship (QPR) is a close relationship that’s not romantic, yet often goes beyond what a culture considers to be a “normal” friendship.
- People in a QPR may not feel romantically attracted to one another, but may still enjoy things like exclusivity and physical intimacy.
- Each QPR is unique, and the people involved in the relationship are the ones who define how it differs from other romantic or platonic relationships.
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- When it comes down to it, a QPR and its similarities and differences to other types of relationships are defined by the people actively involved in the relationship. While there may be some common traits between QPRs, there is no singular correct definition.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.aromanticism.org/en/attraction-relationship-terms
- ↑ https://taaap.org/2022/07/16/qprs-part-one/
- ↑ https://www.aromanticism.org/en/attraction-relationship-terms
- ↑ https://wp.wwu.edu/westernaces/terminology/
- ↑ https://www.kent.edu/lgbtq/queerplatonic-relationships
- ↑ https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-the-asexual-community
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/what-is-aromantic
- ↑ https://lgbtq.unc.edu/resources/exploring-identities/asexuality-attraction-and-romantic-orientation/
- ↑ https://www.aromanticism.org/en/news-feed/my-qpr
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