Do you think a man and a woman can just be friends?

Question

What if you're attracted to your "friend," can you set that aside and keep it at a non-sexual relationship?

Have you ever set that aside (hindered from bringing up the fact that you're attracted to them) to save the friendship?

Thomas J>> As rude as your answer might come accross... that pretty much sums it up. ('cept for the "ugly" part, that's kinda mean)

New Catholic>>> I agree with you also, but I think that "process" includes someone not telling the truth or not saying anything at all

Sister Steph>>> I also agree with YOU, a girl can probably have a hand full of guys who are just friends, but it doesn't mean those "guys" are not attracted to her and/or want something more than a friendship

At this point, I think for a woman to acquire a genuine friendship (no hidden desires) with a man, he has to be gay. But even then, usually the female is attracted to their metro-sexual dressing friend. Anyway...

LUV ALL THE ANSWERS...thanks :)

... oops... this isn't my personal predicament, but thanks :)

Answer 1

one or both have to be really ugly
ps- all the women below who are saying yes do not realize their guy friend wants to bone them.

Answer 2

Yes To Both I Have A Female Friend Who Is Happily Married Me And Her Are Just Friends I Will Admit I was Very Attracted To Her (But She Was Not to Me She May Know I Had Those Feeling For Her) But We Became Friends And We Never went On A Boy Friend Girl Friend Date We We Want On What We Called Just Friends Date When She Got Married A Few Years Ago I Was Part Of The Grooms Men. Me And Her Husband Get Along Just Fine And Me And Her Will Always Be Just Friends So Yes Men And Women Can Be Just Friends With Out S*X

Answer 3

Yes it is possible, hard ,but very possible to do. You just have to keep in mind what is more important to you. If he does not feel the same way about you and you know it then it is wise to not bring up your own feelings cause it could just make your friendship weird. If you care about him and don't want to ruin a good thing then do nothing. Do thou talk to someone so you can get it out and it doesn't fester and make you feel bad for keeping it all in..On the other hand if you have a pretty good idea that he likes you the same way then talk to him about it be honest, but be prepared for of the out come it may not go as smooth as you like. Its a 50-50 chance depending on how he feels for you what ever you do just know the best relationship with someone is build on friendship. Good luck

Answer 4

Well Vanessa or Nessa, it's like this. You need to establish the meaning of true friendship. True friendship is where you think of the needs of your friend over you own.

You get to know the person well enough where you understand them. If you are attracted to them physically, let them know. If they honor their friendship with you they will tell you and no matter what the decision is you will remain friends.

If it puts a strain on the relationship, then the depth of friendship may not be there giving you the opportunity to move on and make another friend.

Answer 5

totally yes! I think guys make better best friends then girls some times. Guys are honest as friends and alot of fun to hang out with. I think you can also be attracted to the person but you should just keep as friends if you are feeling more then that then kiss the friendship goodbye if you dont work out romantically. I mean you can still be friends but it will never be the same.

Answer 6

Hey dont listen to the pointless answers...... Ofcourse they can i have tons of GUY FRIENDS. Just because a girl hangs out with a boy doesnt mean that is has to be somethign more than a friendship. BUT, if you start developing feelings for this guy friend dont worry it's natural. If you think your are ready for the next step after friendship go for it.... but dont jump right into it because he might just wana be friends.

Answer 7

NO NO and double NO. Man and female cannot will never be "just friends". No matter how hard you try this out, you will not be "just friends". If you are attracted to your friend, you should up front him so he knows. That will get that off your chest :) Is he attracted to you? If so, have a relationship with him :) When I found myself attracted to a certain someone, I told him that "I love you". His reply? "I love you too". You need to be true to yourself, girl. And if this one doesn't work out for you, there are plenty of fish in the sea. :)

Answer 8

Yes, it is possible but only if they aren't Ex-Boyfriend....that doesn't work untill waaaaaay after the fact.

It better to keep friend and have it end in a broke relationship...only enter into a relationship with this person IF you are maddly truley in Love with them...and keep it pure for a good long while.

Answer 9

I don't believe that a man and woman can just be friends because one person in the relationship always wants it to be more than friends and with that, you can't be completely honest with that person as a friend if one person wnats more. If I want to have a sexual relationship with a friend, I'm going to be hurt when that friend starts telling me about people she's seeing or screwing around with and I can't be honest about how I'd like to be with her.

Answer 10

Men and women can ABSOLUTELY be just friends. Even if you've had a crush on your friend, you can get past it.

Crushes come and go. And you two will probably entertain ideas of dating one another at different times. But that's normal.

I have absolutely pushed my feelings aside for a guy because we were such good friends. And he's still one of my best friends.

Answer 11

Sure me and my friend Adam have always been attracted to each other and one night we got drunk together and we decided to take our friendship to the next level and we ended up sleeping together. We were so afraid it was going to kill our friendship but luckily it didn't we still remain the best of friends but have slept together since.