Is it possible for twin flames to maintain a purely platonic relationship? Don’t get me wrong, I think we would make great friends but… I do want something more.
There’s an undeniable connection between us, but circumstances make a romantic relationship seem impossible right now. Part of me wonders if we’re meant to be just friends, supporting each other from a distance. I know other people must have been through this but I don’t know what to do.
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It’s a common question (and no problem asking it again as far as I know), but rather than write my reply out twice (I answered this just yesterday), I’ll link you to yesterday’s thread so you can see other people’s replies, too.
Long term? No. Most people believe that we’re always destined for romance because this energy is too much for friendship.
Short term? Sure. Whether or not that’s a good idea depends on your situation. It might be too much of a distraction or it might give you both the space to grow and prepare for what comes next without the pain for separation. I think this is rare but possible.
My TF and I were “together” for 7 years. 7 long years of never ending push, pull, mirroring and denials. We loved each other dearly but kept actively avoiding the big issue so, we tried to be platonic friends for that entire time. The sexual tension never went away and in the end my TF ran in part because I was too terrified to do or say anything - as was she. We’d reached the point where we couldn’t go any further as friends. So personally, based on my experience, I think trying to be friends simply didn’t work nor was meant to be.
I think you have hit the nail on the head here. We can only be friends for so long.
I think a purely platonic relationship is possible. The deep soul bond and mirroring effect can exist without physical attraction in this lifetime, but I do think that will change.
Even if romance or being physical isn’t possible right now, trust that your connection will evolve as it’s meant to, whether that’s as lifelong friends or eventual partners.
A twin flame connection inherently seeks full expression - attempting to contain it within friendship creates internal conflict.
The twin flame path requires total authenticity - trying to frame it as ‘just friendship’ often backfires. Your story sadly illustrates this pattern that many twins discover through experience.
It’s just waiting to grow into something more when the time is right for both of you.
None of us really know for sure but most people seem to think no.
The timing and circumstances were all wrong for me, too, and I acted in ways that didn’t reflect who I am. It’s been bothering me deeply ever since. If I could have one honest conversation to explain myself, I feel like it would make a world of difference. For now the best I can hope for is friends but I feel this will change.
The physical attraction is too strong. Almost primal. I can’t help but act on it. I don’t see how any real twin flames can just stay friends and it’s more than just the sex.
TBH, I’d rather have my TF as a friend than not at all. Not expecting some kind of fairytale ending right now so even friends is better than no contact. Tough AF to keep that distance sometimes but it means I can reach out sometimes.
I’d rather have those deep convos and inside jokes than nothing.
I think the only true rule is that you will mean something to each other (even if it’s anger and causing you both to run) you can never just be nothing. So you can be on this end of the spectrum and “friends only” for a while.
In the cosmic sense these labels don’t mean anything anyway. TFs are big picture.
Yeah… like the last poster I would not worry about the label at all. Just do what you need to do to follow the process.
As long as you’re doing your work it doesn’t matter what you call yourselves.
Friendship is the best foundation for any relationship. Friendships are wonderful blessings in our lives that, unfortunately, are often regarded as second best (“just friends”). Treasure and nurture this friendship and it will blossom into whatever it is meant to be.
Labels like “friends” or “romantic partners” come from our minds trying to categorize something that defies categorization. Your twin flame connection exists on an energetic level that transcends these distinctions.
The physical manifestation of a twin flame connection - whether friendship or romance - isn’t something we choose consciously. It emerges from the level of energy balance between you both.