Solaic is a form of alterous attraction founded upon a mutual bond of comfort and understanding. Unlike platonic attraction in which a friendship is sought, solaic attraction desires a bond only understood through a deep, emotional connection with another person that is founded upon safety and positivity. Those in solaic relationships may feel as if it is easier to confide within their solar than it is within most platonic relationships, even though they may value their solaic relationship as equal to their friendships. The relationship between solars may be quite difficult to describe, but it feels somewhat distinct from any experiences (or lack thereof) with platonic relationships.
The name for this term derives from the word “solace,” meaning a feeling of comfort in a time filled with sorrow. Solaic relationships are built upon mutual consolation, caring, and kindness. These features tend to be inherent aspects of these relationships, and are incredibly difficult to understand without the context of these concepts.
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just wanna bring up this post again bc i think ab this term often!!! /pos
this was coined as an alternative to the term “comfort person,” esp bc in our experiences it felt as though it was alterous in nature!!!! /gen /pos
wanted to clarify in the case that the definition is ambiguous or it if is hard to tell based on the wording of the post!!
