Is it possible for men and women to just be friends even if there is some chemistry between them?

Question

Does sex always have to get in the way of the relationship or can mature adults of the opposite sex look beyond the chemistry and just be friends?

Answer 1

I've had crushes on a couple of guys that I wanted to keep as friends. If you are the one with the feelings, you just have to ask yourself if you want romance or friendship. It may be difficult in the beginning to just be friends, but stay strong, it's possible.

Answer 2

Women consider men dogs, however the one thing they forget is that it is our nature to be aggressive, to be a hunter and women are the prey. I will say this, If a women told me that she wanted to just be friends and I knew there was chemistry between us, and I would know if there was. If it were me I would go along with it and wait for my opportunity, others can say what they want about respecting there wishes and junk, But the truth is they would do the same. Sorry that is just the plane truth.

Answer 3

It's absolutely possible for some, extremely difficult for others. There is one person who would cheat on his fiancee at the drop of a hat if I gave the word. I have to remind him to cool it. Another friend of mine, there was potential for a relationship. We definitely had chemistry and still do. But due to circumstances, he wasn't emotionally available. I've moved on and have a wonderful relationship with someone else. But I am able to continue my friendship with this person without any problems.

Answer 4

Yes. My friends are basically all men. Even if you have chemistry, if neither of you acts on it you're going to end up remaining friends. It doesn't mean you wouldn't mind if something did happen though. Great friends make great loves. But sometimes the friendship is more important than the risk to see if it's more.

Answer 5

i be attentive to it is possible as a results of fact I even have had male acquaintances. And there replaced into on no account no hanky panky. It purely grew to become out that they weren't the style of adult men i'm involved in. As you spot. you have proved to your self it particularly is done. you have woman acquaintances that are purely that and not something greater. yet there are human beings that could no longer have a courting with the different intercourse, without at some time something sexual taking place. i'm happy issues are understanding for you. solid success to you.

Answer 6

Definitely.

Both adults being human, some flirtation will occur.

Just as when you are in a relationship and focus on being faithful, you can have a relationship like this and focus on being friends rather than intimate.

Not saying it's going to be easy ~
but definitlely possible

Answer 7

Not always in good friendship sex never creeps up and one is least bothered about it.But if it does prod in and one of them dislikes the same then are are a myriad stories wherein the friendship has fallen flat.
In a healthy friendship seldom do they get attracted sensuously and its the other way round--Getting attracted sexually and then becoming good friends does happen.

Answer 8

It is possible to be just friends, but it is a long road to hoe. I suggest just having sex and getting it out of the way.

Answer 9

I think it's possible, albeit rare. If there is/was chemistry, there will inevitably be feelings that will resurface from time to time and if both individuals have significant others, that will undoubtedly just add to the messiness.

Answer 10

Yes, if you are both mature enough to handle it.

My best friend is a guy and we have been happily married (to other people) for 20+ years.