Frayplatonic

Contributions by: Rust&Stardust

Definitions and Usage
Frayplatonic describes attraction that fades as one gets to know the individual they're attracted to. In the case of platonic attraction, this is not the same as getting “bored” by a new friend, lacking the energy to communicate, or having a short attention span. The individuals may not even be friends yet, just acquaintances, when the desire begins to dissipate. The fray- prefix comes from the Old English word for "stranger".

Related Terms
As part of the aplatonic spectrum, frayplatonic can be compared to other labels. The akoi- label (for example, akoisexual) can be mistaken for fray- attraction as well, as they both can result in the fading of attraction over time; however, akoi- has to do with the reciprocation of said attraction, while fray- refers to the emotional distance instead. The opposite of frayplatonic is demiplatonic, and the fray- prefix can be attached to other modes of attraction, like frayromantic or frayaesthetic.

Flags
Frayplatonic has only gotten a specific flag recently, so the fraysexual flag has been listed instead. The top blue and cyan colors are purposely inverted tones of reds and yellows, two colors often associated with romance and attraction. The white stripe represents the lack of attraction, and the grey stripe represents the aplatonic spectrum and confusion around one's orientation. In the specific-frayplatonic flag, the additional stripe is yellow to represent platonic attraction.