2006-09-13 13:55:03 · 48 answers · asked by literary_angel 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
When you're single, platonic relationships are absolutely possible. I had many platonic relationships that I truly valued, but when I became involved with my now husband, things changed a bit. Once you're married, you have to see your friend of the opposite sex only when your spouse is around; so either you both really enjoy his/her company or neither of you do. Marriage must come first before any friendship of the opposite sex. Those are just the rules of marriage...A marriage can't survive with doubt, and let's face it nobody wants to see their spouse with someone of the opposite sex sharing a special relationship that you're not included in.
2006-09-13 14:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by Cynthia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're asking whether or not I believe they're "right", then I do. Friends are awesome.
If you're asking whether or not they actually work, then it's a different answer. I think at any time a platonic relationship between a man and a woman can turn sexual via alcohol or just physical attraction. After men spend a lot of time around a particular woman, it's not unusual for the man to become infatuated with the woman, especially if she's attractive. At least from a couple of experiences I've had.
2006-09-13 14:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Of course because there's plenty of men out there that a woman would never or could never be attracted to. As you get older, your sex drive also lessens, so men become less enticing overall. Some of the best friends I've had in life were men, and purely platonic relationships!
2006-09-13 13:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be very careful about knowing where your platonic partner stands such as their feelings and expectations about the friendship. Because in most platonic friendships one person has no interest in the relationship progressing and the other has a secret crush on the other... some cases. But if you know that both people are truly on the same level then your safe......hopefully.
2006-09-13 14:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by blondie4evr2003 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,but you always have to keep in mind that you are just friends and nothing else.Also,keeping it platonic requires that you and him or her never find yourselves alone in a compromising position.That means you should not go out drinking together,Park any place,send the night with each other,or kiss.Not even a friendly peck on the cheek.Yours or there feelings and hormones will come in to play,then platonic is out the window and something else is in the mix.
2006-09-13 14:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by Willnotlietoyou 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possible, yes... I've seen a couple, but secretly the guys told me they wanted to go to the next level of the relationship. So I feel it is more likely that they are at a "platonic" state, but only because of other influences.
2006-09-13 14:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, although I can only speak from my side of it. I have several close friends who are men. I've actually always had better friendships with men than women, and these friendships were NEVER anything more than friendships. Two of my dearest, closest friends are men and I've known them since high school... over 20 years now. I should mention that my husband is also very good friends with them.
2006-09-13 13:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
at first thats what it may start off as but usually after sometime it can become something more if you both are really good friends and for a long time. if you can get along as friends and have lots in common it's usually the basis of a relationship as well, your mind will start to wonder with time about each other in a new light.
2006-09-13 14:20:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless one or the other (or both) are homosexual, then no, I don't. At one point or another one or both will think of each other in a sexual way. It's just human nature. Now do I think that a man and a woman can be friends their entire life without ever having a sexual relationship, yes, but like I said, there will be feelings at some point.
2006-09-13 14:01:04 · answer #9 · answered by Jocelyn L 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes but both parties should be mature about the situation. It can happen, just like any other relationship it takes time and effort.
One of my best friends is a guy.
2006-09-13 14:00:17 · answer #10 · answered by iceycalm101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋