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Queer Platonic Relationships

(also: qpp, qpr, queer platonic partnerships)

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Introduction

The term "queer platonic relationship" is a somewhat broad and uncommonly used term. Not everyone who is in what could be described as a queer platonic relationship will want this term used to describe said relationship. Plenty will. Some may not know that such a term exists.

While The Transgender Dictionary is primarily focused on topics of gender, topics of unconventional relationship types are closely intertwined with that of the trans community. That being said, there are cisgender people in queer platonic partnerships. There are trans and nonbinary people in queer platonic relationships. This will vary from situation to situation.

Clicking on underlined words throughout the main body of this page will lead you to other, relevant sections of The Transgender Dictionary. Clicking on underlined links underneath [External Links] will lead you to other parts of the internet that are not affiliated with The Transgender Dictionary.

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General Information

Resting on the cusp of romance and typical friendships, queer platonic relationships are a unique variant of relationships that do not fit neatly into any particular box. These are relationships with a level of intimacy not found in a "normal" friendship, but far less what one would encounter in a sexual relationship. There may be kissing, holding hands, sharing a bed, or any number of situations indicating closeness without classic romantic intent; and completely devoid of anything sexual.

While this term can be used to describe short-lived scenarios, it can be used to describe life partners. Two people who share their lives together with a bond different than what others may expect of them. Sometimes, people in a queerplatonic relationship will become married, though this is typically for legal reasons and such rather than out of romance.

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Dating

While two people who share a queer platonic relationship should not be described as dating, the individuals within such a relationship may date themselves. For example, person A may be in a QPR with person B. Person A may also be in a sexual and/or romantic relationship with person C. Person B may not have any relationship with person C. Then again, this is only a single example. Alternatively, both person A and person B may be in a sexual and/or romantic relationship with person C while having a QPR with one another.

This, of course, does not account for all possible variations within relationships among those who are in queerplatonic partnerships. Additionally, not everyone who is in a queerplatonic relationship may seek out sexual and/or romantic relationships with other parties. Many people who are in queerplatonic relationships will identify as asexual, aromantic, demisexual, and/or demiromantic.

As with any type of relationship, consent and communication are key to the maintenance of said relationship. If you are someone who is looking to enter a relationship with someone who also has a queer platonic relationship, here are a few words of advice. If you've been told about this relationship, no - its not cheating. If you want to know how important various relationships are to the person you are specifically looking to date, ask. I'm a random person who made a resource to help people out with various basic information, I cannot tell you the details of your particular situation. That being said, I would advice against attempting to "break up" or otherwise ruin a QPR for your own convenience because you want one of the parties involved all to yourself.

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Flag

The origin of the queerplatonic relationship flag is unknown, however its purpose is the same as any other pride flag; to identify and unite those who fall under and use this label.

There is no particualar confirmed meaning for this flag, other than yellow generally being used to represent platonic relationships.

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The links below have been provided to encourage readers to learn additional information regarding the topic of queer platonic relationships/partnerships from other sources and to read the experiences of various people and such to develop more complex conclusions on the topic at hand (rather than simply reading the words of a single person). These links are not sponsored, nor endorsed. Feel free to scour the internet for additional information.

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See also the pages for; dating advice, asexual, and neutrois.

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