Alternative Definition of Platonic

theHugAlchemisttheHugAlchemist
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Came across this paragraph in a book about physics (The One by Heinrich Päs) and my brain very much enjoyed rattling it around.

Sidenote: are there any other ways that people describe non-sexual interactions that use a word other than platonic or non sexual?

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  • IsMeArrgghIsMeArrggh

    Friendly?

  • UREverythingUREverything

    Congruence

  • cuddlefaerycuddlefaery

    Which paragraph? Are you able to quote it?

  • pmvinespmvines

    I just kinda assume anything other than sexual is non sexual. Getting into too many terms for it and what not gets tedious

  • AllAboutSoulAllAboutSoul

    Hanging out.

  • CharlieBearCharlieBear Mod

    I cheated and just asked ChatGPT:

    Some alternative words for "platonic" are:

    1. Nonromantic
    2. Nonsexual
    3. Chaste
    4. Friendly
    5. Companionate
    6. Amicable
    7. Cordial
    8. Unromantic
    9. Innocent
    10. Nonphysical

    These words can be used to describe relationships that are characterized by friendship, emotional connection, and mutual respect without any romantic or sexual involvement.

  • Nina_LuNina_Lu

    I really like the word chaste; I plan on applying that one liberally 😂

  • MotorbabyMotorbaby

    @BgstickTeddyBea I thought congruence was only a math term, boy was I surprised when I looked it up!!!

  • JasonCuddlesJasonCuddles

    ChatGPT is apparently sex negative and hates life, judging by the use of innocent as another word for platonic.

  • Mike403Mike403

    I asked ChatGPT for recommendations on beer and it gave me a lecture on responsible drinking in moderation.

  • TheFunCartelTheFunCartel

    Euphemisms are more fun than existing words. “Burying worms”, “No bishops allowed” or “Force fields engaged” for example.

  • CuddleDuncanCuddleDuncan Mod

    "Our relationship extends to the full limits of ordinary social intercourse."

  • KozyKimKozyKim


    I feel this way about several of my Cuddle clients.
    I like to think of this term because I feel a great sense of joy being around some of my clients and look forward to seeing them.

  • theHugAlchemisttheHugAlchemist

    Sorry I realized the photo I meant to post never uploaded.. the quote is this:

    Platonic: love for a specific individual only reflects a deeper Love for the entire universe, as per Heinrich Päs as per Plato

  • PrettyLuvPrettyLuv

    Buttercup. If you’re my buttercup or I’m your buttercup, chances are we’re definitely platonic.

  • CuddleHugs01234CuddleHugs01234

    @PrettyLuv cute nickname for platonic friends!

  • [Deleted User]Concordiaesque (deleted user)

    I recently had someone reach out to me that kept using the word platonic, and I think to him it meant that he wasn't "dating"...like a friends with benefits situation? As language is extremely limiting, I think it's important you understand the meaning of the word a person is using, the way they are interpreting it, or else you end up talking about two different things. Best to attempt to communicate effectively so everyone is on the same page.

  • CuddleHugs01234CuddleHugs01234

    @Concordiaesque Yes, I agree.

  • TNNativeTNNative

    @Motorbaby ... I had to look up the meaning of congruence to understand its full meaning. Not realizing it was a math term (never did well in math), I used congruent and incongruent all the time in my work as a social worker.

  • [Deleted User]DaveJA (deleted user)

    @KozyKim Such a fun word. I'm gonna have to use that one ☺️

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