SilentRose Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I found this online and thought it'd be fun to give it a shot and see how others respond! It's basically a checklist for what you'd be okay with doing with a partner as an aromantic. Some of the questions are a bit odd but I love the concept. Here are mine... Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): yes Kissing (mouth): yes Hand holding: yesCuddling: yesHugging: yesOther affectionate touching: yesHugging in public: yesCuddling in public: noKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: yesKissing (mouth) in public: no Hand holding in public: yesOther affectionate touch in public: maybeEye gazing: no Crying on: yes Being cried on: yesMassage (giving): yesMassage (receiving): yesHair brushing (giving): yesHair brushing (receiving): yesNail painting (giving): yesNail painting (receiving): yesShaving (giving): no Shaving (receiving): no Bathing together (with bathing suits): no Bathing together (naked): no Seeing my partner naked: maybe My partner seeing me naked: maybeFeeding my partner: noBeing fed by my partner: no Tickling (being tickled): no Tickling (doing the tickling): maybe Terms of endearment: maybeBeing called “best friend”: yesBeing called “partner”: yesBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): yesMe having other platonic partners: noMy partner having other platonic partners: noMe having other romantic partners: noMy partner having other romantic partners: noMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: noMe doing sexual things with someone else: noTouching my partner sexually: preferably notBeing touched by my partner sexually: maybeHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: maybe (some things I can enjoy, most things I cannot. Either way I don't truly desire any of it) Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: noNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): yesDancing: maybeBed sharing (non-affectionate): yesBed sharing (cuddling): maybeTucking my partner in: maybeBeing tucked in: maybeLiving together: yes[Platonic] marriage: yesRaising children together: most likely not. If my partner's heart is set on it I'd consider. Having pets together: yesOther stipulations/concerns Anyone else? Super curious how others responds! Link to post Share on other sites
BionicPi Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): meh preferably notKissing (mouth): noHand holding: mehCuddling: not sureHugging: yes - mostly as a comforting gesture or goodbyes and hellosOther affectionate touching: maybeHugging in public: meh, see aboveCuddling in public: noKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: noKissing (mouth) in public: no Hand holding in public: probably notOther affectionate touch in public: probably notEye gazing: noCrying on: yeah, but I tend to avoid crying in front of othersBeing cried on: yeah - same as hugging, it's a comforting gestureMassage (giving): ehMassage (receiving): probably notHair brushing (giving): yeahHair brushing (receiving): yeahNail painting (giving): yeahNail painting (receiving): yeahShaving (giving): sure?Shaving (receiving): sure? Bathing together (with bathing suits): no? I'm interpreting this as washing. If swimming, sure.Bathing together (naked): no Seeing my partner naked: noMy partner seeing me naked: noFeeding my partner: if they're unable toBeing fed by my partner: if I'm unable toTickling (being tickled): noTickling (doing the tickling): maybeTerms of endearment: a little?Being called “best friend”: maybe...Being called “partner”: noBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): maybeMe having other platonic partners: maybe?My partner having other platonic partners: maybe?Me having other romantic partners: noMy partner having other romantic partners: maybeMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: maybeMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: maybeMe doing sexual things with someone else: noTouching my partner sexually: preferably notBeing touched by my partner sexually: maybeHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: i don't really want toSexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: noNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: maybe? “Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): yesDancing: yesBed sharing (non-affectionate): noBed sharing (cuddling): noTucking my partner in: maybeBeing tucked in: maybeLiving together: yes[Platonic] marriage: yes, also has tax and legal benefitsRaising children together: probably Having pets together: yesOther stipulations/concerns: This is in a spoiler to compress the page. A lot of things I said yes to aren't specific to a QPP, I have mostly the same conditions for friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Yeast Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I had a relationship with a female friend who was sexual. It lasted almost 20 years. She had several casual boyfriends but I didn't care. I don't think we ever kissed, cuddled or even held hands. I did become an intimate part of her life. We would often find ourselves sitting in her bedroom but I never felt aroused and my friend never did anything to encourage this. I remember one afternoon she asked if I could assist her with some personal grooming. I searched her scalp for grey hairs and pulled them out. I felt a bit like a chimpanzee grooming a friend. I began acting in a rather chimp like manner and my friend found this funny. She died a few years ago but I've managed to meet a couple asexual friends. If I get to know them better it will be interesting to see how the relationship develops. Link to post Share on other sites
Mae 🌼 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): meh Kissing (mouth): yes Hand holding: meh Cuddling: no Hugging: yes (hello/goodbye) Other affectionate touching: no Hugging in public: no Cuddling in public: no Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: no Kissing (mouth) in public: no Hand holding in public: meh, preferably not Other affectionate touch in public: no Eye gazing: no Crying on: no Being cried on: maybe Massage (giving): no Massage (receiving): no Hair brushing (giving): maybe Hair brushing (receiving): not preferably Nail painting (giving): no Nail painting (receiving): no Shaving (giving): no Shaving (receiving): no Bathing together (with bathing suits): no Bathing together (naked): no Seeing my partner naked: yes My partner seeing me naked: yes/maybe Feeding my partner: no Being fed by my partner: no Tickling (being tickled): no Tickling (doing the tickling): maybe Terms of endearment: no Being called “best friend”: yes Being called “partner”: yes Being called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): not preferably Me having other platonic partners: no My partner having other platonic partners: no Me having other romantic partners: no My partner having other romantic partners: maybe My partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: no Me doing romantic-coded things with someone else: no My partner doing sexual things with someone else: no Me doing sexual things with someone else: no Touching my partner sexually: yes (dependent) Being touched by my partner sexually: yes (dependent) Having sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: yes if I'm very close with them and feel I want to Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no Non-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no “Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): no Dancing: no Bed sharing (non-affectionate): yes Bed sharing (cuddling): no Tucking my partner in: no Being tucked in: maybe Living together: yes [Platonic] marriage: no Raising children together: no Having pets together: yes I'm also interested to see what other people say. Most of my answers are based off the fact I consider touching with a QPR/QPP to be more affectionate which I dislike. I imagine some answers would be different when it comes to my best friend! Link to post Share on other sites
AwkwardAxolotl Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I’m in a queerplatonic relationship, so I’m going to answer this both with what I’m okay with, and what is involved in our relationship. (Spoilered for length) Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): not my thingKissing (mouth): not my thing Hand holding: I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisCuddling: I’d be okay with this on occasion, but we don’t do thisHugging: we doOther affectionate touching: I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisHugging in public: not my thingCuddling in public: not my thingKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: not my thingKissing (mouth) in public: not my thing Hand holding in public: not my thingOther affectionate touch in public: not my thingEye gazing: not my thing Crying on: we do Being cried on: we doMassage (giving): I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisMassage (receiving): I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisHair brushing (giving): I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisHair brushing (receiving): I don’t think I have long enough hair to brushNail painting (giving): we doNail painting (receiving): we doShaving (giving): not my thing Shaving (receiving): not my thing Bathing together (with bathing suits): not my thing Bathing together (naked): not my thing Seeing my partner naked: not my thingMy partner seeing me naked: not my thingFeeding my partner: not my thingBeing fed by my partner: not my thing Tickling (being tickled): I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisTickling (doing the tickling): I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisTerms of endearment: we doBeing called “best friend”: we doBeing called “partner”: we doBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): dear/hun: we do, boy/girlfriend: not my thingMe having other platonic partners: if I want toMy partner having other platonic partners: if she wants toMe having other romantic partners: not my thingMy partner having other romantic partners: she doesMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: she doesMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: not my thingMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: she doesMe doing sexual things with someone else: optional, if I find someone I want to do these things withTouching my partner sexually: not my thingBeing touched by my partner sexually: not my thingHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if we do]: not my thing Sexual kink with my partner [specify if we do]: not my thingNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if we do]: not my thing“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): we doDancing: not my thingBed sharing (non-affectionate): I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisBed sharing (cuddling): I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisTucking my partner in: I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisBeing tucked in: not my thingLiving together: we do[Platonic] marriage: I’d be okay with this, but we don’t do thisRaising children together: I don’t want children, neither does my QPP Having pets together: we doOther stipulations/concerns Link to post Share on other sites
ReyGraves Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 8 minutes ago, AwkwardAxolotl said: I’m in a queerplatonic relationship, so I’m going to answer this both with what I’m okay with, and what is involved in our relationship. (Spoilered for length) Basically the same here: ”Yes” is that I’d be okay with it. And then I’ll add “we do” if we actually do it Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): yes Kissing (mouth): yes Hand holding: yes, we doCuddling: yes, we doHugging: yes, we do (basically all the time, whenever together we’re rarely not touching.)Other affectionate touching: yes, we doHugging in public: yes, we doCuddling in public: yes (we kinda of do, really depends of the environment as people still percieve me as female so they think it’s a gay relationship. So it’s more accepting then yeah, we do.)Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: yesKissing (mouth) in public: yess Hand holding in public: yes, we doOther affectionate touch in public: yes, we doEye gazing: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (I do end up making more eye contact with her than anyone else and I’m more comfortable doing so but I don’t really think it counts as “eye gazing”) Crying on: maybe (I’m intensely uncomfortable being emotional in front of others. Most of the things that people would talk about in person, I would text. So in spirit, yes.) Being cried on: yesMassage (giving): yes (don’t know how good I’d be)Massage (receiving): not reallyHair brushing (giving): yes, we do (I sometimes brush my fingers through her hair but not full on using a hairbrush. (But I’d be willing))Hair brushing (receiving): She would run her fingers through my hair sometimes but I have really short hair so not long enough for that, but if I did then heck yeah, getting my hair brushed by someone else is awesome.Nail painting (giving): yesNail painting (receiving): no (If it didn’t make me dysphoric I would totally be down for nail painting, I use to do it all the time never had my nails not painted for more than a day. (I’ll probably pick it back up after I start to transistion)Shaving (giving): Nah (yes, if she wasn’t able to do it for one reason or another. Couldn’t say for potential future partners) Shaving (receiving): NA (I don’t shave) Bathing together (with bathing suits): no (mostly due to my own dysphoria)Bathing together (naked): no Seeing my partner naked: no My partner seeing me naked: noFeeding my partner: yes (She has a thing with other people’s germs on food so we don’t currently do this.)Being fed by my partner: yes Tickling (being tickled): no Tickling (doing the tickling): yes, we do Terms of endearment: yes (sometimes I use terms of endearment with her but not often)Being called “best friend”: yesBeing called “partner”: yes, we doBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): Yes (If the situation called for it, like avoiding questioning from family during parties or something)Me having other platonic partners: no My partner having other platonic partners: no (I kinda want to say yes but in actuality I might get jealous)Me having other romantic partners: Yes My partner having other romantic partners: yesMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: yesMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: yes (if she’s (or future partners) agree and is okay with it)My partner doing sexual things with someone else: I’m not sure (My current partner is also ace so I’m not sure how I woud feel)Me doing sexual things with someone else: maybeTouching my partner sexually: NopeBeing touched by my partner sexually: NopeHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: NoSexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: noNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): yes, we do (we exchanged Valentine’s Day gifts and she made matching bracelets of the queerplatonic flag)Dancing: Yes (if a partner wanted to)Bed sharing (non-affectionate): yes, we doBed sharing (cuddling): yes, we do (well, only once since her parents don’t like her at sleep overs much)Tucking my partner in: yesBeing tucked in: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Living together: yes[Platonic] marriage: yes (If I didn’t have a romantic partner.)Raising children together: I’m still a little on the fence on the whole children thing. But more yes than no, if that makes sense Having pets together: yes Link to post Share on other sites
purpleandgreylife Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): Yes Kissing (mouth): Maybe Hand holding: Yes Cuddling: Yes Hugging: Yes Other affectionate touching: Yes Hugging in public: Yes Cuddling in public: No Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: No Kissing (mouth) in public: No Hand holding in public: Maybe Other affectionate touch in public: No Eye gazing: No Crying on: Yes Being cried on: Maybe Massage (giving): Yes Massage (receiving): Yes Hair brushing (giving): Yes Hair brushing (receiving): No Nail painting (giving): No Nail painting (receiving): N/A Shaving (giving): No Shaving (receiving): No Bathing together (with bathing suits): No Bathing together (naked): No Seeing my partner naked: maybe My partner seeing me naked: maybe Feeding my partner: No Being fed by my partner: No Tickling (being tickled): No Tickling (doing the tickling): No Terms of endearment: maybe Being called “best friend”: No Being called “partner”: No Being called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): No Me having other platonic partners: Maybe My partner having other platonic partners: Yes Me having other romantic partners: N/A My partner having other romantic partners: Yes My partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: Yes Me doing romantic-coded things with someone else: No My partner doing sexual things with someone else: Yes Me doing sexual things with someone else: No Touching my partner sexually: No Being touched by my partner sexually: No Having sex of any kind with my partner [specify if Yes]: No Sexual kink with my partner [specify if Yes]: No Non-sexual kink with my partner [specify if Yes]: No “Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): Yes Dancing: Yes Bed sharing (non-affectionate): Yes Bed sharing (cuddling): Yes Tucking my partner in: No Being tucked in: No Living together: Maybe [Platonic] marriage: No Raising children together: No Having pets together: Maybe Other stipulations/concerns: No Link to post Share on other sites
south paw Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): depends on my moodKissing (mouth): absolutely not Hand holding: on rare occasions when i'm super happy Cuddling: noHugging: yes...side hugs thoOther affectionate touching: hahahahahahah.....getcha hands offa meHugging in public: side hugs, yesCuddling in public: noKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: on special occasions Kissing (mouth) in public: absolutely notHand holding in public: maybeOther affectionate touch in public: noEye gazing: noCrying on: no Being cried on: noMassage (giving): noMassage (receiving): noHair brushing (giving): sureHair brushing (receiving): noNail painting (giving): sureNail painting (receiving): noShaving (giving): noShaving (receiving): noBathing together (with bathing suits): absolutely not Bathing together (naked): absolutely not Seeing my partner naked: absolutely not My partner seeing me naked: ABSOLUTELY NOTFeeding my partner: noBeing fed by my partner: no Tickling (being tickled): don't touch me Tickling (doing the tickling): no Terms of endearment: just a littleBeing called “best friend”: maybeBeing called “partner”: yesBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): noMe having other platonic partners: sureMy partner having other platonic partners: sureMe having other romantic partners: noMy partner having other romantic partners: noMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: maybeMe doing sexual things with someone else: noTouching my partner sexually: absolutely notBeing touched by my partner sexually: absolutely notHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: absolutely notSexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: absolutely notNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): rare occasionsDancing: sureBed sharing (non-affectionate): maybeBed sharing (cuddling): noTucking my partner in: noBeing tucked in: noLiving together: sure[Platonic] marriage: most likely noRaising children together: maybeHaving pets together: maybe Link to post Share on other sites
Silk Bones Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): Yes Kissing (mouth): No, please.... Hand Holding: Yes Cuddling: Yes Hugging: Yes Other affectionate touching: Yes Hugging in public: Yes, just not too long. (Not a big fan of PDA) Cuddling in public: No Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: Neutral stance, so sure but just a quick peck. Kissing (mouth) in public: No Hand holding in public: Sure Other affectionate touch in public: I consider linking arms as another type of affectionate touch, so I'd say that's fine. I don't find having one's arm around me to be nice though if it's in public. Eye gazing: Yes Crying on: Yes Being cried on: Yes Massage (giving): Hm, sure. Massage (receiving): Im ticklish on my back so, maybe, maybe not. Hair brushing (giving): Yes Hair brushing (receiving): Yes! It's the best feeling ever to me. Nail painting (giving): Yes Nail painting (receiving): Yeah I'm okay with that. Shaving (giving): Like shaving facial hair? No. Not that I'm repulsed, I just don't want to hurt them. Body shaving though, no. Shaving (receiving): No Bathing together (with bathing suits): No Bathing together (naked): No Seeing my partner naked: Yeah, I don't mind it. I wouldn't really care, honestly. My partner seeing me naked: Sure Feeding my partner: Uh, not sure. I don't think so. Unless for medical reasons where they need help, I'm okay with that. Being fed by my partner: No Tickling (being tickled): No Tickling (doing the tickling): For the sake of humor, yeah, but most of the time I wouldn't bother doing it. Terms of endearment: When it comes to saying the "L" word (love) I feel weird being told and telling someone so, eh.... But I wouldn't mind saying it if it's needed. It just might come off half-hearted, in a mumble, or won't have much meaning. How I express that sort of feeling is by saying that I really appreciate them, I really care for them, or that I really like them. Being called “best friend”: Yes Being called “partner”: Yes!!! Being called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): Yeah I'm okay with that too. Me having other platonic partners: No My partner having other platonic partners: Mm.. :s no. Me having other romantic partners: No My partner having other romantic partners: No My partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: No Me doing romantic-coded things with someone else: No My partner doing sexual things with someone else: No Me doing sexual things with someone else: No Touching my partner sexually: I don't usually do this, but if I'm not expected to, I can be a bit touchy (improper/pervy -cough-) sometimes (it never means that I'm sexually attracted though, ever). If I'm expected to, I tend to never do it. If my partner does not want to be touched in that way, I will never do it or even think about it. Being touched by my partner sexually: Yeah I'm okay with that, as long as they're not expecting anything. Having sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: You know, I've thought very heavily on this for years. I'd always prefer not to, and will try my hardest to avoid it if I can, but I can compromise to a certain extent if my partner needs it. Extra details on that part is being left classified. (This makes me shudder though) Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: I'm not into it, but same rules as before. It only depends, but I prefer not. Non-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: I'm confused as to what would be a good example of this, so I don't know. “Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): Uh, sure. I wouldn't view it as romantic, but yeah sure. Dancing: Yes Bed sharing (non-affectionate): Yes Bed sharing (cuddling): Sure Tucking my partner in: Yeah, okay. Being tucked in: Umm, no. Living together: Yeah [Platonic] marriage: Uh... I'd rather not get married, but sure. It's not a matter of commitment issues, I just don't like the concept of marriage. Raising children together: I love kids, but I'm neutral on having children. If my partner doesn't like children, cool. If my partner does and wants to adopt, cool. I don't want to have biological children though. Having pets together: Yes!!! Other stipulations/concerns: I don't want my partner to always expect to have sex if they have sexual needs, or always expect me to do things. (nonsexual) Link to post Share on other sites
Ldlelee Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 This is all presuming that I'm close enough to my partner that I allow them to touch me at all: Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): No. Kissing (mouth): Only a peck. Hand holding: Hell yeah. Cuddling: Maybe. Hugging: Hugs freak me out, so no. Other affectionate touching: Possibly~. Hugging in public: No. Cuddling in public: No. Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: No. Kissing (mouth) in public: No. Hand holding in public: Yes. Other affectionate touch in public: No. Eye gazing: Sure? Crying on: Yes. Being cried on: Yes. Massage (giving): No. Massage (receiving): No. Hair brushing (giving): No. Hair brushing (receiving): No. Nail painting (giving): No. (I suck at it.) Nail painting (receiving): No. Shaving (giving): HELL NO. Shaving (receiving): See above. Bathing together (with bathing suits): NO. Bathing together (naked): NO. Seeing my partner naked: It wouldn’t bother me, but it wouldn’t affect me, either. My partner seeing me naked: Eh, maybe? Feeding my partner: NO. Being fed by my partner: NOOOOOOO. Tickling (being tickled): Touch me and you die. Tickling (doing the tickling): No. Terms of endearment: YEEEESSS. Being called “best friend”: Yes. Being called “partner”: Yes. Being called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): Sure, it doesn’t matter to me. Me having other platonic partners: No. My partner having other platonic partners: No. - ^ - Me having other romantic partners: No. My partner having other romantic partners: No. My partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: No. Me doing romantic-coded things with someone else: No. My partner doing sexual things with someone else: Even though this wouldn’t happen, it actually doesn’t bother me as much as the others do. It just goes to show how important I think sex is. Me doing sexual things with someone else: Haha, you’re funny. Touching my partner sexually: Not going to happen. Being touched by my partner sexually: Nope. Having sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: No. Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: No. Non-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: Lol I don’t even know what those are. “Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): Nah~. Give me books or something. Dancing: As long as it’s not slow dancing. Bed sharing (non-affectionate): Yes. Bed sharing (cuddling): Yes. Tucking my partner in: Um, no. Being tucked in: No. Living together: Yes. [Platonic] marriage: YES. We could get married and claim that shit on our taxes. Raising children together: I don’t want kids, but if my partner feels otherwise, I may reconsider. Having pets together: HELL YES. Other stipulations/concerns: *shrugs* Link to post Share on other sites
Kai99 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Why call it platonic if your including a sexual element in it? It wouldnt be considered platonic anymore. Link to post Share on other sites
bkrdragon94 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Ooh, this is interesting! Here's mine! Note: most of these answers could be followed up with "depending on the person." Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): yeah sure Kissing (mouth): meh, maybeHand holding: yesCuddling: most of the time, yeah sure okHugging: yesOther affectionate touching: some maybeHugging in public: in limited quantitiesCuddling in public: noKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: noKissing (mouth) in public: no Hand holding in public: yesOther affectionate touch in public: maybeEye gazing: heck no, that's creepyCrying on: no Being cried on: sureMassage (giving): yesMassage (receiving): yesHair brushing (giving): yes please!Hair brushing (receiving): yesNail painting (giving): yesNail painting (receiving): yesShaving (giving): no Shaving (receiving): no Bathing together (with bathing suits): noBathing together (naked): no Seeing my partner naked: no My partner seeing me naked: noFeeding my partner: noBeing fed by my partner: no Tickling (being tickled): no Tickling (doing the tickling): noTerms of endearment: sure, if they want toBeing called “best friend”: yesBeing called “partner”: yesBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): yes, for convenienceMe having other platonic partners: noMy partner having other platonic partners: noMe having other romantic partners: noMy partner having other romantic partners: noMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: noMe doing sexual things with someone else: noTouching my partner sexually: nope nope nopeBeing touched by my partner sexually: heck noHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: no Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: noNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): yeah sure (I mean, who doesn't like chocolate?)Dancing: meh, maybeBed sharing (non-affectionate): yesBed sharing (cuddling): maybeTucking my partner in: sure, if they wantBeing tucked in: sure, if they want toLiving together: yes[Platonic] marriage: yesRaising children together: noHaving pets together: yes Link to post Share on other sites
ReyGraves Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Kai99 said: Why call it platonic if your including a sexual element in it? It wouldnt be considered platonic anymore. My understanding is that platonic is a feeling and the sexual things mentioned are acts. Whatever your sexual activity that doesn’t determine your feelings (maybe it can have a role though). Same way it asks about romantic things. Those are acts, not feelings. Link to post Share on other sites
Correner Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Spoiler Beginning with the assumption that I have a strong bond with this person. Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): PerhapsKissing (mouth): NoHand holding: yesCuddling: yesHugging: yesOther affectionate touching: DependsHugging in public: NoCuddling in public: NoKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: NoKissing (mouth) in public: NoHand holding in public: NoOther affectionate touch in public: NoEye gazing: NoCrying on: yes Being cried on: yesMassage (giving): YesMassage (receiving): Depends, I'm a sucker for a head rub.Hair brushing (giving): yesHair brushing (receiving): yesNail painting (giving): yesNail painting (receiving): yesShaving (giving): no Shaving (receiving): no Bathing together (with bathing suits): no Bathing together (naked): no Seeing my partner naked: NoMy partner seeing me naked: NoFeeding my partner: If they are incapable of feeding themselves, otherwise no.Being fed by my partner: NoTickling (being tickled): NoTickling (doing the tickling): NoTerms of endearment: NoBeing called “best friend”: yesBeing called “partner”: yesBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): yesMe having other platonic partners: noMy partner having other platonic partners: noMe having other romantic partners: noMy partner having other romantic partners: noMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: noMe doing sexual things with someone else: noTouching my partner sexually: NoBeing touched by my partner sexually: NoHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: NoSexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: noNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): I thought of you, so here are just the genitals of a plant...maybe not. I thought of you so here are manchineel seeds... sure.Dancing: DependsBed sharing (non-affectionate): For talking yes, I sleep alone.Bed sharing (cuddling): PerhapsTucking my partner in: Do they have the flu?Being tucked in: Do I have the flu?Living together: yes[Platonic] marriage: yesRaising children together: No Having pets together: Depends Link to post Share on other sites
Baam Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Kai99 said: Why call it platonic if your including a sexual element in it? It wouldnt be considered platonic anymore. Queerplatonic relationships are just those without the romantic component. Sexual aromantic people also can desire to be in queerplatonic relationships. Most romantic relationships have a sexual component in it, yet they're still called romantic. Romantic relationship: platonic+romantic+sexual or platonic+romantic (relationship with romance) Queerplatonic relationship: platonic or platonic+sexual (relationship without romance) Link to post Share on other sites
karnzter Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): with consent, conditions and permissionKissing (mouth): with consent, conditions and permissionHand holding: with consent and permissionCuddling: with consent, conditions and permissionHugging: with consent, conditions and permissionOther affectionate touching: with consent, conditions and permissionHugging in public: with consent, conditions and permissionCuddling in public: heck noKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: nopeKissing (mouth) in public: hell to the freakin' no!Hand holding in public: with consent, conditions and permissionOther affectionate touch in public: with consent, conditions and permissionEye gazing: with consentCrying on: depending if it doesn't bother my partnerBeing cried on: depending on the situationMassage (giving): with consent, conditions and permissionMassage (receiving): with consent, conditions and permissionHair brushing (giving): depends, but with consent, conditions and permission Hair brushing (receiving): depends, but with consent, conditions and permissionNail painting (giving): maybeNail painting (receiving): no. I don't paint my nails anymore as I always wash the dishes and having them painted is just a waste as they chip off sooner from all the soap it gets exposed toShaving (giving): possible, but with consent, conditions and permission Shaving (receiving): I shave on my own only at the underarm parts. I don't really need shaving anywhere elseBathing together (with bathing suits): depends, but with consent, conditions and permission Bathing together (naked): maybe; with consent, conditions and permission. Maybe not. Seeing my partner naked: with consent, conditions and permissionMy partner seeing me naked: with consent, conditions and permissionFeeding my partner: acceptable in a non-romantic and non-sexual way; but with consent, conditions and permissionBeing fed by my partner: acceptable in a non-romantic and non-sexual way; but with consent, conditions and permissionTickling (being tickled): gentle; but with consent, conditions and permissionTickling (doing the tickling): maybe; but but with consent, conditions and permission Terms of endearment: would 'dude', 'bro', 'pal(ly)' or 'bud(dy)' be acceptable?Being called “best friend”: yesBeing called “partner”: to be discussedBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): to be discussedMe having other platonic partners: noMy partner having other platonic partners: to be discussedMe having other romantic partners: noMy partner having other romantic partners: I can't tell right nowMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: noMe doing sexual things with someone else: no!!!Touching my partner sexually: with consent, conditions and permissionBeing touched by my partner sexually: with consent, conditions and permissionHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: maybe; but with consent, conditions and permissionSexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: noNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): I don't need gifts to express 'love', reallyDancing: maybe; but with consent, conditions and permissionBed sharing (non-affectionate): with consent, conditions and permissionBed sharing (cuddling): with consent, conditions and permissionTucking my partner in: uhhh...Being tucked in: ehhh...Living together: yes; but must have separate bedrooms, bathrooms and offices/game rooms/libraries/nooks[Platonic] marriage: heck to the yes; but with consent, conditions, discussion, explanation, realization and permission from both sides of the familyRaising children together: with consent, conditions and permission. I'm open to either having kids or not; and will also depend if my partner is open and okay to having kids whether biological, fostered and/or adoptedHaving pets together: yes I'm very 'picky' with mine. Link to post Share on other sites
Ruru+Saphhy=Garnet Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Mine: Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): yesKissing (mouth): NOHand holding: yesCuddling: yesHugging: yesOther affectionate touching: noHugging in public: yesCuddling in public: noKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: noKissing (mouth) in public: noHand holding in public: maybeOther affectionate touch in public: noEye gazing: noCrying on: yesBeing cried on: yesMassage (giving): yesMassage (receiving): yesHair brushing (giving): yesHair brushing (receiving): maybeNail painting (giving): yesNail painting (receiving): noShaving (giving): noShaving (receiving): noBathing together (with bathing suit): HELL NOBathing together (naked): HELL NO Seeing my partner naked: No!!!!My partner seeing me naked: ABSOLUTELY NOTFeeding my partner: noBeing fed by my partner: noTickling (being tickled): no Tickling (doing the tickling): no Terms of endearment: yes Being called "best friend”: yes Being called “partner”: yesBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): noMe having other platonic partners: noMy partner having other platonic partners: sureMe having other romantic partners: yesMy partner having other romantic partners: yesMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: yesMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: yes (with a romantic partner of course)My partner doing sexual things with someone else: yesMe doing sexual things with someone else: hell noTouching my partner sexually: fuck no being touched by my partner sexually: absolutely notHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: NO!Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: NONon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): yes!!!!!!Dancing: sureBed sharing (non-affectionate): maybeBed sharing (cuddling): maybeTucking my partner in: no, unless my partner isn't feeling well.Being tucked in: rather not.Living together: yes[Platonic] marriage: yesRaising children together: NOHaving pets together: yes Link to post Share on other sites
Kai99 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Baam said: Queerplatonic relationships are just those without the romantic component. Sexual aromantic people also can desire to be in queerplatonic relationships. Most romantic relationships have a sexual component in it, yet they're still called romantic. Romantic relationship: platonic+romantic+sexual or platonic+romantic (relationship with romance) Queerplatonic relationship: platonic or platonic+sexual (relationship without romance) Except platonic means non-sexual, not non romantic. If your in a platonic relationship, that should mean there is no sexual contact between you. Why take a word that means one thing and make it mean the complete opposite of that thing? Why not simply call it Aromantic Relationship? Link to post Share on other sites
Galactic Turtle Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Here goes nothing! XD Spoiler Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): NOKissing (mouth): NOHand holding: NOCuddling: NOHugging: NOOther affectionate touching: NOHugging in public: NOCuddling in public: NOKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: NOKissing (mouth) in public: NOHand holding in public: NOOther affectionate touch in public: maybe: NOEye gazing: NOCrying on: NO Being cried on: NOMassage (giving): NOMassage (receiving): NOHair brushing (giving): NOHair brushing (receiving): NONail painting (giving): NONail painting (receiving): NOShaving (giving): NOShaving (receiving): NO Bathing together (with bathing suits): NOBathing together (naked): NOSeeing my partner naked: NOMy partner seeing me naked: NOFeeding my partner: NOBeing fed by my partner: NOTickling (being tickled): NOTickling (doing the tickling): NOTerms of endearment: NOBeing called “best friend”: Sure...?Being called “partner”: NOBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): NOMe having other platonic partners: My mind is blanking at the use of "partner."My partner having other platonic partners: BE FREEMe having other romantic partners: NOMy partner having other romantic partners: BE FREEMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: BE FREEMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: NOMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: BE FREEMe doing sexual things with someone else: NOTouching my partner sexually: NOBeing touched by my partner sexually: NOHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: NOSexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: NONon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: NO“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): Can't say no to chocolate...Dancing: K-pop dance choreography only.Bed sharing (non-affectionate): NOBed sharing (cuddling): NOTucking my partner in: NOBeing tucked in: NOLiving together: If it's convenient.[Platonic] marriage: If the parents ask for it.Raising children together: NOHaving pets together: I'd like to have a cat again someday regardless! I think I'm not cut out for this life. XD Link to post Share on other sites
Rosendust Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 As for me, I'd like the following: Hugging/Cuddling:Yes Hair Brushing(Recieving): YES PLEASE Massaging(both Recieving and Giving): YES Hand holding in public: Yes But I know it's a slim list, but I'd like those things. Regards, Rosendust Link to post Share on other sites
Baam Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Kai99 said: Except platonic means non-sexual, not non romantic. If your in a platonic relationship, that should mean there is no sexual contact between you. Why take a word that means one thing and make it mean the complete opposite of that thing? Why not simply call it Aromantic Relationship? Sorry, I mixed up the definition of platonic. Regardless, a queerplatonic relationship has always meant a non-romantic but emotionally close relationship. From the AVEN wiki, 'A queerplatonic (or quasiplatonic) relationship is a relationship that is not romantic but involves a close emotional connection (platonic) beyond what most people consider friendship. The commitment level in a queerplatonic relationship is often considered to be similar to that of a romantic relationship. People in a queerplatonic relationship may be of any romantic or sexual orientation.' Personally I don't think adding a sexual component to a queerplatonic relationship merits yet another term for yet another type of relationship. A queerplatonic relationship already is an aromantic relationship. Link to post Share on other sites
SilentRose Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 13 hours ago, Rosendust said: As for me, I'd like the following: Hugging/Cuddling:Yes Hair Brushing(Recieving): YES PLEASE Massaging(both Recieving and Giving): YES Hand holding in public: Yes But I know it's a slim list, but I'd like those things. Regards, Rosendust That's basically my top things I want too especially hand holding and hair brushing Link to post Share on other sites
Rosendust Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, SilentRose said: That's basically my top things I want too especially hand holding and hair brushing Glad to know I'm not alone! Link to post Share on other sites
LouiseHope Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 This is a great list. I hadn't really considered that the details but it would be super important to be upfront about what you and your partner want. I hadn't thought about things like painting nails and hair brushing but actually, they sound really cool to do with a partner. They were always the bits I liked best about sleepovers, so why wouldn't I want them if I considered a relationship with someone? This sort of checklist actually warms me up to the idea of having a long term relationship with someone if we could agree to live more like best friends than requiring physical contact all the time. Link to post Share on other sites
Allmark Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Um it seems this topic was made a while ago, but I've just recently discovered the idea of QPRs so figured I'd give it a go. Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): maybeKissing (mouth): noHand holding: sometimes, not for longCuddling: maybeHugging: sureOther affectionate touching: a littleHugging in public: yesCuddling in public: noKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: noKissing (mouth) in public: no Hand holding in public: sometimesOther affectionate touch in public: maybeEye gazing: no Crying on: yes Being cried on: yesMassage (giving): yesMassage (receiving): yesHair brushing (giving): okHair brushing (receiving): noNail painting (giving): noNail painting (receiving): noShaving (giving): definitely notShaving (receiving): definitely notBathing together (with bathing suits): why though?Bathing together (naked): definitely not Seeing my partner naked: not a big dealMy partner seeing me naked: not a big dealFeeding my partner: noBeing fed by my partner: no Tickling (being tickled): no Tickling (doing the tickling): maybe Terms of endearment: maybeBeing called “best friend”: I have some baggage around the term... Probably notBeing called “partner”: yes!Being called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): maybeMe having other platonic partners: maybeMy partner having other platonic partners: maybeMe having other romantic partners: noMy partner having other romantic partners: noMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: dependsMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: noMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: possibly okMe doing sexual things with someone else: noTouching my partner sexually: noBeing touched by my partner sexually: noHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: no thank you Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: noNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): I mean I'll take chocolate. It doesn't need to be romanticDancing: maybeBed sharing (non-affectionate): yesBed sharing (cuddling): maybeTucking my partner in: maybe?Being tucked in: maybe?Living together: yes[Platonic] marriage: yesRaising children together: I would like to adopt or foster kids. Preferably older. I don't desire a baby or toddlerHaving pets together: sureOther stipulations/concerns Link to post Share on other sites
Firefly8 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Shaving (giving/receiving)!? WTF, that's a thing? No Link to post Share on other sites
Divide By Zero Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): No way Kissing (mouth): No wayHand holding: Maybe in rare circumstances like a funeralCuddling: Maybe on a cold dayHugging: One or two platonic hugs a day is okayOther affectionate touching: Probably notHugging in public: Maybe, depending on circumstances (a funeral would be okay)Cuddling in public: No wayKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: No wayKissing (mouth) in public: No wayHand holding in public: Maybe in rare circumstances like a funeralOther affectionate touch in public: Probably notEye gazing: That's creepyCrying on: Maybe in rare circumstances like a deathBeing cried on: Maybe in rare circumstances like a deathMassage (giving): No wayMassage (receiving): Yes, if from a registered massage therapistHair brushing (giving): MaybeHair brushing (receiving): MaybeNail painting (giving): MaybeNail painting (receiving): MaybeShaving (giving): WTF???Shaving (receiving): WTF???Bathing together (with bathing suits): Yes, if it's a hot tub or a swimming poolBathing together (naked): No waySeeing my partner naked: No way My partner seeing me naked: No wayFeeding my partner: NoBeing fed by my partner: NoTickling (being tickled): NoTickling (doing the tickling): NoTerms of endearment: NoBeing called “best friend”: YesBeing called “partner”: MaybeBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): NoMe having other platonic partners: NoMy partner having other platonic partners: NoMe having other romantic partners: NoMy partner having other romantic partners: NoMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: NoMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: NoMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: NoMe doing sexual things with someone else: No wayTouching my partner sexually: No wayBeing touched by my partner sexually: No wayHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: No waySexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: No wayNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: Maybe“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): NoDancing: Probably not a good idea since I have two left feetBed sharing (non-affectionate): Only in an emergency (e.g. it's late at night, there's only one motel in town, there's only one room left, and the room only has one bed)Bed sharing (cuddling): NoTucking my partner in: NoBeing tucked in: NoLiving together: Maybe[Platonic] marriage: MaybeRaising children together: No wayHaving pets together: No Other stipulations/concerns: Must be ace, aro, nerdy, and like cake Link to post Share on other sites
Pumpkins_and_penguins Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): YesKissing (mouth): MaybeHand holding: YesCuddling: YesHugging: YesOther affectionate touching: YesHugging in public: YesCuddling in public: YesKissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: MaybeKissing (mouth) in public: MaybeHand holding in public: YesOther affectionate touch in public: YesEye gazing: MaybeCrying on: YesBeing cried on: YesMassage (giving): Yes Massage (receiving): YesHair brushing (giving): MaybeHair brushing (receiving): MaybeNail painting (giving): NoNail painting (receiving): MaybeShaving (giving): NoShaving (receiving): NoBathing together (with bathing suits): MaybeBathing together (naked): MaybeSeeing my partner naked: MaybeMy partner seeing me naked: MaybeFeeding my partner: NoBeing fed by my partner: NoTickling (being tickled): NoTickling (doing the tickling): NoTerms of endearment: YesBeing called “best friend”: YesBeing called “partner”: YesBeing called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): MaybeMe having other platonic partners: NoMy partner having other platonic partners: NoMe having other romantic partners: NoMy partner having other romantic partners: NoMy partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: NoMe doing romantic-coded things with someone else: NoMy partner doing sexual things with someone else: MaybeMe doing sexual things with someone else: NoTouching my partner sexually: NoBeing touched by my partner sexually: NoHaving sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: NoSexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: NoNon-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: No“Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): YesDancing: YesBed sharing (non-affectionate): YesBed sharing (cuddling): YesTucking my partner in: MaybeBeing tucked in: MaybeLiving together: Yes[Platonic] marriage: MaybeRaising children together: MaybeHaving pets together: MaybeOther stipulations/concerns Link to post Share on other sites
Shardz Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I don't have a QP yet but I'll do this list cus why not Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc): maybe Kissing (mouth): nope Hand holding: maybe if they ask first Cuddling: maybe if they ask first Hugging: yes Other affectionate touching: maybe if they ask first Hugging in public: yes Cuddling in public: hell nah Kissing (forehead, cheek, etc) in public: no Kissing (mouth) in public: no Hand holding in public: maybe if they ask first Other affectionate touch in public: maybe if they ask first Eye gazing: NO Crying on: yes Being cried on: yes Massage (giving): yes Massage (receiving): yes Hair brushing (giving): yes Hair brushing (receiving): yes Nail painting (giving): yes Nail painting (receiving): maybe if they ask first Shaving (giving): no Shaving (receiving): no Bathing together (with bathing suits): no Bathing together (naked): no Seeing my partner naked: nope! My partner seeing me naked: nope Feeding my partner: no Being fed by my partner: no Tickling (being tickled): maybe if they ask first Tickling (doing the tickling): maybe if they ask first Terms of endearment: nope Being called “best friend”: yes Being called “partner”: maybe if they just use queerplatonic partner Being called romantically-coded words (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc): nope but only queerplatonic partner Me having other platonic partners: depends on my partner My partner having other platonic partners: sure Me having other romantic partners: well I am ace and lith so I don’t have these My partner having other romantic partners: sure My partner doing romantic-coded things with someone else: sure I don’t care Me doing romantic-coded things with someone else: nah My partner doing sexual things with someone else: meh Me doing sexual things with someone else: no! Touching my partner sexually: ew and a no Being touched by my partner sexually: no! Having sex of any kind with my partner [specify if yes]: no Sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no Non-sexual kink with my partner [specify if yes]: no “Romantically coded” gifts (flowers, chocolates, etc): I mean chocolates yes but no anything else Dancing: maybe but I am a bad dancer Bed sharing (non-affectionate): I mean like a sleep over yes Bed sharing (cuddling): no Tucking my partner in: slightly no Being tucked in: no Living together: yes [Platonic] marriage: maybe Raising children together: I mean if my QP wants to adopt than sure. Having pets together: yes Link to post Share on other sites
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