Platonic love or platonic relationship means a close relationship between two people that is not romantic. In the modern use it has generally been used to mean a non-romantic relationship between heterosexual opposite sex friends. The term is named after the philosopher Plato, although the philosopher never used the term himself. He was the first to describe this kind of love.. Plato calls this his theory of "erôs" (meaning "love"). He describes this philosophy in his dialogues "the Phaedrus" and "the Symposium". Like many in his society, Plato was most interested in the same-sex relationships between older and younger men. But his theory can apply to other kinds of erotic relationships as well. Platonic love includes a sexual desire that is overcome by a stronger desire and appreciation for friendship.