[Grey Matter]

I am not a romantic person. I never have been and I highly doubt I ever will be. I was talking to one of my best friends last night about how I want someone I can cuddle up with and watch movies, kiss, hold hands, but not in a romantic way. Which lead her and I into a really interesting conversation about romantic expectations and how they make her uncomfortable as well. So we decided to call each other platonic partners. A few of our friends are going "but... that means you're just best friends" but it exceeds that comfortably. We feel no pressure to be romantic, no, but my friends wouldn't be okay with just holding my hand or taking a nap with me, they'd laugh at me. For the both of us, it seems relaxing and nice and we aren't going to have that "what if" feeling that comes with a classical romantic relationship looming over head.

I learned last night a lot of people are in these relationships (called queer platonic relationships) and It just feels... soothing and nice. I don't feel the need to change or alter myself, nor does she.

It's just an odd little thing that's happened. I'm happy.

[NWgirl2013]

I love this! You have found something rare I think.

I had a wonderful friendship just like this once. I never wanted it to change. It was comfortable and perfect with no expectation of it ever being anything else. We each got what we wanted, the physical closeness that a human body craves without the expectations and the trusted friend we both needed.
Treasure it! Lucky You!

[Grey Matter]

Aw thank you!

I feel it is special. Like, so many people argue and strive to reach this point in romantic relationships but we already have that bond. It's really lovely. I am lucky.