Give a precise definition of platonic love was not possible until now. So what is the platonic love, and why is it so difficult to feel that feeling?

Confusing concept

When we talk about the modern concept of platonic love, we mean a platonic relationship between two close friends, among whom there is no sexual relationship. But history has other examples of platonic love.

As for the idea of ​​this concept from the standpoint of modern man, the platonic love - is a form of true love between heterosexual friends, in which there are no sexual relations.

We are platonic love for those with whom we like to communicate. But we share the concept of platonic and romantic love. The division between the two is very thin. Sometimes we have to terminate the relationship, so that they are not of platonic love grew into romance. It is known that in the world there are people who have successfully shared with each other platonic love, although it is unknown whether they really love each other or are simply friends.

When Plato gave an explanation of platonic love about two thousand years ago, he had in mind the desire to be happy in life. And if you're happy with what you see around you, it is love. So I imagine the perfect love Plato. But the philosopher never said such love as a heterosexual experience.

According to Plato, every human being - is an unstable mixture of two halves - body and soul, each of which is controlled by two kinds of love. Body manages the physical attraction, and the soul needs only in the spiritual form of love, without the need for physical attraction.

But can there really platonic love between man and woman? That is, if they can be just friends?

Of course, this is possible, but with great difficulty. When you like someone, you do not just enough to see or be near that person. You want to hug him, touch him, and so on. That is, you start to experience physical attraction. Society has convinced us that the physical intimacy between the two friends of the opposite sex is unacceptable. But sometimes our mind refuses to understand and accept it. Therefore, most platonic relationship between a man and ends with physical intimacy. Eventually, people begin to avoid his platonic friends, as always feel uneasy about the fact that the love they have for him is wrong. Platonic relationships are good as long as you do not go beyond the limits.

But much to someone physically - it is not love and sexual desire. Poets and writers at all times offered up romantic love on a pedestal and make us believe that it is precisely this love is the most powerful on earth.

Why platonic relationship

And yet, research shows that modern men are friends for a female with whom they would not have sexual relations. This is not a purely platonic relationship rather friendships. But man does not hurt to have one or a couple of friends. They need it in order to successfully tie relationships with other women and not platonic. So if you have such a relationship, it will help you in the following situations:

• Your platonic girlfriend can say directly what she thinks about the woman you are interested in. Women are well-versed in feelings and emotions and have strong intuition. So if you want to have a romantic relationship with the girl you like, you first show it to your platonic friend.
• Your platonic friend will help you open your eyes to many things, even those which you never would have thought. It can be anything - art, good food and drinks, a great movie or book.
• If you have a platonic friend, and she has a relationship with a man, you will always be able to understand her example of how to behave in a given situation with a woman.

Perhaps someone will ask, why can not all do the same thing with his girlfriend while having also a sexual relationship with her. Of course, you can try, it will be a completely different attitude.

Unfortunately, our society has distorted the concept of love and passion, and forced us to avoid these feelings towards anyone other than our partners. However, no one can forbid us to experience a platonic love for each other.

This love - the first feeling that we experience as a child to his girlfriend or friend. So why do not we try him again?

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