Abroplatonic refers to individuals whose platonic attraction is fluid, meaning that their feelings of friendship and companionship can shift in terms of intensity, direction, and connection over time. For abroplatonic people, platonic attraction doesn’t remain constant and may fluctuate in its focus on different genders.
Imagine Alex, who identifies as abroplatonic. Alex has a constantly changing sense of friendship and companionship, sometimes feeling very close to friends of a specific gender, and at other times feeling their connection fade. One month, Alex might feel a strong sense of companionship with multiple friends, while the next, they feel drawn toward fewer connections or different individuals. For Alex, being abroplatonic allows them to embrace these shifts in friendship, adapting to changes in their feelings of platonic attraction without any pressure to keep it fixed. This identity offers Alex the flexibility to enjoy different forms of friendship, with their sense of connection evolving as they grow.