One that doesn't revolve around trying to get each other in to bed?I think they can, in fact most of my friends are male, but some people disagree, so what's your opinion?
2006-06-15 04:05:48 · 61 answers · asked by cc 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I definitely think they can. I have several male friends who I'd never date or hook up with, we just talk and hang out. It makes things easier to have a male's perspective on things. Plus girls are so scandalous, I know my guy friends wouldn't steal my clothes or my man!!
2006-06-15 04:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by ericalsmith2004 4 · 18⤊ 7⤋
What is the controlling factor? The man or the woman. This is about lifestyle choices. Some people are sexually gregarious and open to intimacy with multiple partners, but many are not and prefer one life mate.
Platonic relationships are essential. There are many caring relationships people intend to continue, and sex is absolutely out of the question. Think about it. How could you carry on a life while having sex with every guy you meet. Some people can be great supportive friends, but the idea of intimacy is a total turn off.
Women feel empowered by sexually teasing men enough to have them gather around like a pack of dogs, holding them at arms length, and that's a sad thing to see how weak men are around women, so I think there is balance somewhere between genuine friendship and intimate partners.
Maybe you're sending off the wrong signals with guys who don't need much persuasion to think about jumping in the sack with you.
Maybe you need to stop teasing men by dressing and acting like a proper lady.
This is a dilema for a woman. They need to look good enough to attract a mate, but not turn on every guy in the neighborhood.
2006-06-15 04:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to agree with you. I had a female friend. We were very close but not romantically, just as 2 friends. We'd do everything together. Sure there was always some sexual tension, usually just some "off-color" jokes or remarks. As time went on, people would see us together and just assume we were married. One thing led to another (I think she suffered a bad break-up). As always, I was there to comfort her. That night we slept together. It was awesome and Horrible at the same time. The sex was amazing. We really were in love just not that way. We knew each other so well. However, it changed things. We didn't think it would but it did. We slept together many more times but it wasn't the same. Now we barely speak. So No! Men and women cannot truly be friends!
2006-06-15 04:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by toyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes men and women can have platonic relationships, however there is that thin line between friendship and being more. Its easy to cross and hard to go back. A lot depends on the two person involved though.
2006-06-15 04:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men and Women can so just be friends, I prefer male friendship than women at least they'll tell ya the truth if ya look fat in something but i think it helps if you have a relly ugly friend that has the personality of a wet blanket
2006-06-15 04:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Blonde_o2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend is a guy and is not gay we sleep in the same bed and hang out all the time but i always let him know that that was the way that i wanted it because other guys try to get close to me just so they can get with me! It really depends on the two people and if they want to be friends or more than that.
2006-06-15 04:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a lot of friendships start off with something there, then as you get to know them, if they are a nice person but not the type of person that you would date then it is possible. However, I do think that there may be an initial attraction from one of the parties involved, but it does not grow into anything other than friends. Good Luck!
2006-06-15 04:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by jman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They Absolutely Can! I have a platonic relationship with a number of male friends. And I'm not counting the male friends w/p either.
2006-06-15 04:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that they can, My best friend is a guy that I have known from the time was 5 or 6 and we are 27 now. He is no longer just my friend he is my brother.
So it all depends on the people, we have never tried to have a relationship even though people tried to get us together and we were like "NO Way!! That is Nasty!!!" LOL
He is getting married and I am very close to is GF. He is close to my Ex BF.
2006-06-15 04:11:43 · answer #9 · answered by smcneil40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
You have to have established that there is and will always be a line between the two of you regarding friendship and relationships. Otherwise, things can get very awkward when overprotective females are involved.
Having had it happen, I just do the following:
1-really examine your relationships of the opposite sex, are they date material? If not first problem solved.
2-Inform potential b/f or g/f of the situation between you and those of opposite sex.(No one likes to be put into a bad or awkward situation.)
2006-06-15 04:14:23 · answer #10 · answered by blackwolf917 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely can. I was best friends with a man for 21 years and never shared his bed. I think it happens when there is so much about the relationship that is so good that you don't want to end it by adding the complications that sex can cause.
2006-06-15 04:09:43 · answer #11 · answered by Onegoddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋