Quizzes & Puzzles1 min ago
Platonic Relationships
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Might i make it clear from the outset, that this thread is not meant to be "judgmental" (which seems to be the buzz word on AB recently) but shall we say...an exploration of philosophies, highlighted by yesterday:s thread.."Who Knows Who on Here."
Can heterosexual friendships exist without an underlying sexual connotation or desire?
Let me define a platonic heterosexual relationship (friendship)....a lasting and frequent interlude with one of the opposite sex......seeing someone on a regular basis without a sexual intention (making a pass). Going out for a meal or a drink on a regular basis with one of the opposite sex.
On a personal note, I have never come across this concept and as far as i know none of my friends or acquaintances exhibit this phenomenon and certainly it has never happened to me.
The odd dinner, the odd chat......but not a regular entity. I am not criticizing.... I admire such behavior.
One is introduced to a woman and you are either sexually attracted to her or you are not, if the latter, there the story ends and if you are, then you make your pass. if it is rebutted, well, some you win and some you lose, if it is received with a similar or like response a sexual relationship may develop which has predicable sequelae.
What I don't understand is how you can have, by my definition a platonic relationship with a woman , attractive or otherwise.
All my friendships(non sexual), again by my definition above,have all been homosexual and that has been the case with my mates.
Can heterosexual friendships exist without an underlying sexual connotation or desire?
Let me define a platonic heterosexual relationship (friendship)....a lasting and frequent interlude with one of the opposite sex......seeing someone on a regular basis without a sexual intention (making a pass). Going out for a meal or a drink on a regular basis with one of the opposite sex.
On a personal note, I have never come across this concept and as far as i know none of my friends or acquaintances exhibit this phenomenon and certainly it has never happened to me.
The odd dinner, the odd chat......but not a regular entity. I am not criticizing.... I admire such behavior.
One is introduced to a woman and you are either sexually attracted to her or you are not, if the latter, there the story ends and if you are, then you make your pass. if it is rebutted, well, some you win and some you lose, if it is received with a similar or like response a sexual relationship may develop which has predicable sequelae.
What I don't understand is how you can have, by my definition a platonic relationship with a woman , attractive or otherwise.
All my friendships(non sexual), again by my definition above,have all been homosexual and that has been the case with my mates.
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I suspect that the thought of intimacy is almost bound to occur from time to time. Well unless your friend has a hideous appearance. But it need not be that regular nor acted upon. Makes one wonder how tightly the definition of "Platonic" is. Desire doesn't always result in a "pass". The best definition of a Platonic relationship
07:09 Wed 16th Aug 2017
