Taking sexual relationship as its own thing, separate from romantic relationship (i.e. separating the sexual and romantic aspects), what is the difference between a friendship and a romantic relationship? What differentiates them, exactly?

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

The major difference is the feelings involved. It's very hard to describe how romantic affection feels different from platonic affection, but it does.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I think I experience some level of romantic attraction to everyone I feel close to, and it's been this way my entire life. I also largely haven't experienced sexual attraction across almost my entire life.

    I know I have some wires crossed, but only recently have I gotten an appreciation of how different I feel from most people.

    I wonder how many people are out there like me.

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