Love - a philosophical question

[Roses Ablaze]

Wasn't exactly sure this was debate-worthy, as it doesn't involve anything controversial...

Anyways, what do you think is the difference between platonic and non-platonic love?

 

[Archaic]

Lust.

 

[Kasumi]

Basically the possibilities of the relationship to become real. At least that's what I think.

 

[Barb]

A platonic relationship is characterized as being purely spiritual or intellectual and without sexual activity.

 

[ChaosRocket]

A platonic relationship is characterized as being purely spiritual or intellectual and without sexual activity.

What about friends with benefits? I mean, where does that fit in?

 

[Barb]

Friends-with-benefits is a non-platonic relationship by strict definition. For it to be truly platonic, sex would have to not be a part of the relationship.

 

[Kasumi]

I guess platonic has a different meaning in Spanish then. Because I always thought platonic love was when you were in love with someone but the love isn't returned. ^^;

 

[Roses Ablaze]

That's unrequited love. I always thought of platonic love as being friendshippy or brotherly/ sisterly rather than romatic-y. But I don't really see the difference... *has never been in any kind of relationship*