The new attraction that’s turning heads revealed.
Move over, monogamy—there’s a new form of attraction in town, and it’s making waves.
Meet the “symbiosexuals,” a group of people whose attraction doesn’t follow the usual script.
Symbiosexuality explained.
According to a groundbreaking study from Seattle University, these individuals are not drawn to any one person.
Instead, they’re captivated by the energy, synergy, and connection between established couples.
Think Zendaya’s Challengers or Shakespeare’s countless love triangles—symbiosexuals thrive on the dynamics between people, not the individuals themselves.
Love triangles through history exposed.
Historically, love triangles have fascinated us—from fiction to reality, they’ve always been a source of drama and intrigue.
Consider the infamous throuple of ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic with John Finlay and Travis Maldonado.
Their dynamic wasn’t just about mutual attraction, but also the complex energy shared between all three.
And it’s not just in reality shows. Films like Professor Marston and the Wonder Women explore these intricate relationships.
But symbiosexual attraction doesn’t need a third person; it’s about that unique bond and dynamic.
Rethinking human attraction.
Dr. Sally Johnston, who led the study, says we need to rethink what we know about human attraction.
“It’s not just about a one-on-one experience,” Dr. Johnston explains, “but about the unique energy that forms between two people.”
The ‘Unicorn’ connection exposed.
Dr. Johnston stumbled upon this idea while researching the treatment of “unicorns” in polyamorous communities.
“Unicorns,” often bisexual women open to dating a heterosexual couple, are commonly seen in polyamorous circles.
But it wasn’t the individuals or the idea of a third that caught her attention—it was the attraction to the couple’s shared dynamic.
This concept isn’t just some fringe theory, either. Symbiosexual attraction might be more common than you’d think.
Dr. Johnston’s research explained.
In Dr. Johnston’s research, 145 out of 373 participants reported feeling this kind of attraction.
For these symbiosexuals, it’s about a ‘third force’—a compelling synergy that draws them in, rather than any person.
You might be thinking, “Isn’t this just another form of polyamory?” Not quite.
Symbiosexuals’ differences unveiled.
Unlike in polyamorous relationships, where all partners share mutual attraction, symbiosexuals are different.
They’re specifically drawn to the “energy” between people in a relationship—an intangible, almost magnetic force.
So what makes someone symbiosexual? A desire to be near that unique energy, even if they’re not part of the couple.
For example, Hayden, a participant in the study, shared: “You feed off their energy, their attraction to each other.”
It’s the cohesiveness of the couple that appeals to symbiosexuals, not the desire to break them up or join them.
Another participant, Sage, admitted: “I want to be smack in the middle of that relationship.”
Sage’s words highlight that it’s about feeling included in the couple’s shared experience.
Could this explain why some people are drawn to certain couples on social media or in celebrity culture?
The study sheds light on this overlooked form of attraction that may be more common than previously thought.
So, could you be a symbiosexual? It’s possible if you’re drawn to the dynamics of a couple rather than a person.
Surprising statistics exposed.
And if you’re curious, you’re not alone—more than a third of the study’s participants felt this attraction sometimes or often.
Whether this new attraction becomes mainstream or remains niche, it’s clear that the world of human desire is anything but straightforward.
From the classic love triangles of literature to the dynamic duos of today, it seems the rules of attraction are always changing.