2006-08-18 01:09:16 · 6 answers · asked by ChiefOkemos 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I would be more concerned about the man. Men DO NOT keep long term platonic friendships for any other reason than they "might" have a chance to get some action! Sorry but all men are dogs (I am one so I know)...the woman may only be meeting an emotional need, and the man is always waiting and willing to fulfill EVERY need she might have (which can escalate into sex, at least he hopes). I chose my wife because I know she has no unfinished business with any "old flames"...if she wants to say hi to an old guy friend, that's cool with me because she doesn't go visiting him without me and vice versa! I'd have serious 2nd thoughts about the co-dependancy of this man and woman...
2006-08-21 09:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by creativegabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some reason, most of today's younger generation does not believe there is such a thing as a platonic relationship. Sexual intercourse seems to be the driving force.
I do believe that a woman can have a platonic relationship, whether he is married or not. In fact, she can have several "platonic" relationships in which she feels that these men are good friends, special friends, and that's where the line is drawn.
I have several myself. One in particular, he is a very close friend. I have known him for many years. In our younger years he would come over, bring the pizza, and he would fall asleep on the couch and I would lay asleep on the floor next to the couch while we were both trying to watch TV. Nothing more. He was and is like the brother I never had. Platonic? Definitely.
2006-08-18 01:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Tweek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would because I have a long term married male friend for over 10 years now and we have never, ever, NEVER, EVER crossed the line or even come close.
2006-08-18 01:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless she has given reason to not believe its purely platonic then yes......women and men can be friends without having sex regardless of what other guys say....
2006-08-18 01:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by WonderTwit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no... sorry but i have been there done that...on her part i would say yes purely platonic but in his case no...not in every case but 9 out of 10 guys can't "just be friends"
2006-08-18 01:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by Enigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You being a man yourself already know that men, that have an opportunity will act on it or they are trying to create opportunities
2006-08-18 01:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋