Exploring the Spectrum: The Beauty of Queer Platonic Relationships

                            Exploring the Spectrum: The Beauty of Queer Platonic Relationships

Introduction

Do you know the other way to be close to someone other than romance? Yes, there is a way and that is queer platonic relationship. It is an emotional bond with someone which was deep in a way that you've shared with them your dreams, fears, laughter—without expectating to date with them. It can be described as finding a soulmate in platonic way which is full of affection and deeply intimate.

It can be said (as said by Carly S) that queer platonic relationships lie(categorization) between a BFF and a chosen family member.

What is Queer platonic relationship?

It can be defined as an emotional bond that surpass the typical boundaries of friendship and focuses on mutual emotional support, shared experiences, and make you feel comfortable in your own skin (you can fully be yourself) with someone, without expectations or pressures of romance.

Queer platonic relationship gives representation of a connection that is not romantic but is "queered” which means it exists in the space which is between friendship and conventional romantic partnerships.

How queer platonic relationship differ from platonic relationship?

A platonic relationship can be termed as a close friendship of non-romantic nature, while a queerplatonic relationship is even deeper bond involving more commitment which is explicitly non-romantic and often violates traditional friendship norms.

What are three examples of queer platonic relationship?

The three examples of queer platonic relationship include:

1.Long-distance QPRs: Though you live in different cities, states, or even countries, yet you stay deeply committed to and invested in each other’s well-being.

2.Mutual life supporters: Though you live separately, you primarily support each other emotionally, financially, and in the time of important life moments.

3.Chosen family members: You commit to offer lifelong support to each other.

4. Cohabiting best friends: You view each other as life partners without the romance or sexual intimacy and together make big life decisions.

What are signs of queer platonic relationship?

The signs of queer platonic relationship are:

1.       If your bond seems to be more than a typical platonic friendship, you may be in a queerplatonic relationship.

2.       When a connection is of life-defining nature but not sexual or romantic, then you are in queerplatonic relationship. For example, you cannot imagine life without them but you never feel the desire for romance.

3.       In Queer platonic relationship, you can adopt pets together, recording each other as emergency contacts or investing in cryptocurrency together. Thus it is a deeply committed relationship based on mutual respect and care, without the involvement of sex.

4.       It becomes difficult explaining your bond with a queerplatonic partner in a manner others understand.

       Debunking myths about QPR(Queer platonic relationship)

      The myths about QPR to be debunked are:

1.       QPRs are same as friendships is a myth but fact is a QPR is a deep, committed partnership that involves a higher level of intimacy and commitment than a standard friendship.

2.       QPRs are only for asexual or aromantic partner is a myth but fact is that the defining factor is the lack of romantic or sexual attraction, not the identities of the individuals who are involved.

3.       QPRs are a lesser or incomplete relationship is a myth but the fact is QPRs are as valid and meaningful as romantic relationships and they are a deliberate and intentional decision to build a deep connection.

4.       QPRs are just a way to avoid “real” relationships is a myth but the fact is QPRs are a chosen form of partnership that gives importance to emotional intimacy, mutual support, and shared life experiences over traditional romance.

Benefits of Queer platonic relationship

Queer platonic relationships (QPRs) offer benefits which are:

1.       QPRs provide the deep level of emotional connection and a safe space for sharing feelings and experiences without being judged thus fostering emotional resilience.

2.       QPRs gives space to feel seen and understood for those who are suffering from loneliness

3.       QPRs are helpful in providing companionship for long-term and stability.

4.       QPRs allow partners for creating a unique partnership that is able to suit their specific needs, or defining their own boundaries.

5.       These relationships are helpful in fostering a sense of belonging thus acting as a buffer against life's challenges and helpful in promoting the mental wellness.

6.       QPR leads to improved self-esteem and increased optimism for the future

7.       Individuals can maintain personal space and connections without the added pressure of romantic expectations in queer platonic relationships.

8.       QPRs provide a room where you can learn and unlearn societal expectations about love and commitment.

9.       QPRs give exposure to individuals to the different viewpoints thus providing open-mindedness and personal growth.

10.   QPRs are helpful in preventing individuals from depression

Conclusion

This we see that queer platonic relationships are beneficial to us and these relationships can be viewed as strong support system. These relationships are synonymous with the word freedom.