I'm confused by the difference of a friendship and a platonic relationship. By sifting through questions/answers online and at Yahoo! Answers, it seems that people define a platonic relationship as people of the opposite sex who have emotions for one another but don't kiss, cuddle, or have sex. True or not true?
From what I gather, it seems to me that a platonic relationship is simply a friendship. Just two different words. PotatOe PotAtoe.
Maybe y'all can help me define the two better if they are in fact different and show me the subtle differences.
2007-05-01 08:54:02 · 4 answers · asked by Jessie M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
A platonic relationship is a friendship. It can be same or opposite sex although it is commonly used to define an opposite sex relationship. People tend to use the word platonic to clarify that they are "just friends" and not having a sexual relationship...even though there may be sexual tension present.
2007-05-01 09:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by SupaDupaWoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Platonic Friendship is just a normal friendship between members of the opposite sex.
2007-05-01 15:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think a platonic relationship is when 2 people are simply friends, neither one has a crush on the other. thats the only way a true platonic friendship can exist
2007-05-01 16:06:28 · answer #3 · answered by princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a guy, and my best friend is a female. We are platonic because there is not sex involved
2007-05-01 15:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋