'''Platonic''' means spiritual or idealistic rather than physical or materialistic. It reflects the philosophy of [[Plato]].
'''Platonic''' means spiritual or idealistic rather than physical or materialistic. It reflects the philosophy of [[Plato]].
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Platonic friendship is a close but non-sexual affection. That is good buddies rather than lovers. Generally used of people of opposite sex.
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Platonic friendship is a close but non-sexual affection. In other words, it is being good friends rather than lovers. This term is generally used in reference to people of the opposite sex.