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you could be aplflux/spike

you could be platofavourable

you could be frayplatonic

you could be cupioplatonic

you could be in the process of unlearning internalized apl-phobia

just cos u enjoy being around someone/u have platonic feelings for them doesn't mean u can call them ur friend. it feels like there is no prior consent involved?

socialization /= platonicism

usually, people need to socialize. oxytocin (a neurotransmitter – responsible for formation of positive or negative social bonds n the associated emotions that come w either bond) is really important to our mental health. if we have positive social interactions, we feel more secure around people in general. this essentially can lower social anxiety, reduce depression n by proxy increase happiness.

this does not equate to platonicism. this does not equate to wanting, having or needing friends.

here are a few examples of how socialization may present in aplatonics:

u could be an alloromantic n socialize w ur romantic partner(s)

u could socialize in indirect ways like posting on social media or people watching

u could socialize w people directly for a specific purpose other than friendship (e.g. u want to infodump, u need a multiple players for a video game)

u could be allofamilial n socialize w ur family members