Frayaesthetic

Contributions by: Rust&Stardust

Definitions and Usage
Frayaesthetic describes attraction that fades as one gets to know the individual they're attracted to. In the case of aesthetic attraction, it’s not the same as getting “bored” by someone’s appearance, or otherwise "moving on". The fray- prefix comes from the Old English word for "stranger".

Related Terms
As part of the nonaesthetic spectrum, frayaesthetic can be compared to other terms. 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 fray- is demi-, and the fray- prefix can be attached to other modes of attraction, like sexual or platonic.

Flags
Frayaesthetic 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 nonaesthetic spectrum and confusion around one's orientation. In the specific-frayaesthetic flag, the additional stripe is pink to represent aesthetic attraction.