Other Types of Attraction

There are types of attraction beyond sexual and romantic. These include:

  • sensual attraction- desire for physical contact with a specific individual (hugging, kissing, cuddling, etc.)
  • aesthetic attraction- getting pleasure from the appearance of a specific individual
  • platonic attraction- desire to have a platonic relationship with a specific individual (squish)
    • –squish- a platonic crush on a person. Similar to a crush, but without the romantic feelings