Can't you really understand what your feelings are towards people? Do you confuse friendship with something different? This article will help you appreciate the meaning of platonic love and make your friendships stronger, without unnecessary confusion.
Steps
Step 1. Understand the difference between true love and platonic love
Love is an emotional attachment to a special person that is expressed through actions, care and affection. There are different types of love, for different types of relationships. For example, a mother and daughter have family love, two partners have romantic love.
The love that exists between two friends is platonic love. "Platonic" describes a relationship that is purely spiritual and not physical. If a boy and a girl go out together very often but are not together, they would probably describe their friendship as platonic …
Step 2. Consider what you think about someone
Do you think of a person in a romantic or erotic way? Based on the answer you will understand what kind of love it is. If your thoughts are innocent, then it is platonic love.
Step 3. Don't confuse your feelings with something bigger
People often confuse feelings for friends with something deeper. Consciously or unconsciously, it's easy to misunderstand the kind of love you feel.
Step 4. You need to understand how strong platonic love can be
It's perfectly normal to have intense feelings for someone you care about, which can even be romantic in nature. Similar to love, Platonic love creates a deep bond between people.
Step 5. Reflect on your idea of friendship
Do you consider acquaintances as friends, or are friends to you just those you know well? To identify the kind of love you feel, you must first clearly establish what platonic love is exactly for you.
Advice
- You have to be honest and communicate. Always make sure things are okay without going overboard!
- Establish a personal definition of friendship and love. Based on this, your relationships with others can vary enormously.
- Research more to better understand the meaning of Platonic love.
Warnings
- Confusion leads to unnecessary suffering. Think carefully before making a commitment inspired by your feelings.
- Wait before you tell someone your feelings have changed towards them. There is no rush, first try to understand why your feelings have changed to avoid ruining the current relationship.
- Platonic relationships deepen and improve over time if both parties stick to boundaries.
