Autoplatonic



Autoplatonic is an auto-spec, a-spec, and apl-spec identity where someone experiences platonic attraction towards themself, exclusively or not.

Autoplatonic experiences may include wanting to do activities commonly meant for friends (going to the movies, eating at a restaurant, expressing interests, etc) by yourself or wishing you could do those activities with a version of yourself. It is sometimes described as 'wanting to be best friends with yourself' in a way beyond what is typical.

History
Autoplatonic was first mentioned by Pride-Flags on Deviantart on March 10th, 2017. However the account says that they don't know the coiner so it's possible that it may have been coined earlier.

Flag
The flag was posted by Pride-Flags on March 10th, 2017 and has it's creator listed as unknown. It is the auto- flag with a yellow heart symbolizing platonic attraction. A second autoplatonic flag, also by an unknown creator, was posted a day later.

Alternate flags were created by Tumblr users neopronouns and pin-bfb on December 4th, 2020 and October 23rd, 2021 respectively.