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Otherhearted
Otherheartedness is having a strong spiritual connection that a person has to a particular species or character. This connection is important to the person who experiences it and can manifest in different ways. They may see the being as family, aspire to be like them, or feel that they should be one but are not. Otherhearted individuals may experience shifts and identify with more than one kith type. They may feel a deep bond with a particular species that is an important aspect of their identity. It is very important to note that otherheartedness is not the same as identifying as a being on a spiritual level, as is the case with Therians.

The "-hearted" suffix is a term used in the otherkin community to describe a person's connection to a particular animal or creature. It is a way for these individuals to express their belief that they have a non-physical connection to a creature, often on a spiritual or emotional level. Similar to the "-kin" suffix, "-hearted" is added to the name of an animal to create a new word that describes this connection. For example, a person who feels a connection to cats might describe themselves as being "cathearted", while someone who feels a connection to coyotes might describe themselves as being "coyotehearted". And you could still use the suffix "kith" which doesn't matter because the two items are technically identical. These terms are similar to the word theriotypes, which explain a therian's identity.

Otherhearted individuals feel a profound and meaningful bond with the species to which they are connected. This connection may play a significant role in shaping their sense of self. And you can not choose to become otherhearted as it comes up to you quite naturally. And if you do think you might be otherhearted do more research before you come up with the decision!