ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Romantic friendship

Romantic friendship is when two people are very close and feel like they can share things with each other like they would with a romantic partner. It is a special kind of friendship where there is an emotional and sometimes physical connection, but without the expectations and commitment of a romantic relationship. People in romantic friendships can do things like hug, kiss, and hold hands, but they remain just friends without any romantic expectations.