I need serious answers....
2007-09-19 23:18:25 · 7 answers · asked by reinerbryan_007 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i tend to be more affectionate with my girl friends and i tend to talk about more intimate topics with them.. i also like to share my problems with my girl friends believing that women are good in interpreting emotions..
when it comes to my guy friends, i like going out with them.. partying.. having fun.. etc.. i also share some probs with them but not all.. since they are not as emotional as my girl friends, i usually consult them regarding problems im facing. emotions can sometimes block the rationality of a person so i like to get ideas of my guy friends in order to have better grasp of the problem at hand..
2007-09-19 23:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the same sex, due to obvious similarities, it's somewhat easier to say anything under the sun, so to speak. Especially when it comes to best of friends, there is no awkwardness or forethought or even afterthought when it comes to your actions or exchange of ideas. The limitations of such a "comfortable relationship" will depend on each individual and what particularly offends the both of you. When it comes to platonic relationships with the opposite sex, there is some sort of respectful distance in a sense that there is no room for tactlessness and therefore insensitivity. There are things that can be said or issues that can be talked about meant for the opposite sex , like for example advice for a girl that the guy is interested in or any gender issue that will not offend the sensibilities and affect your friendship with the opposite sex. Even if both of you are very comfortable with each other's company, there are still do's and dont's that need to be observed especially when it comes to female friends. Example, her privacy and definitely, her personal life (sex life or relationships) are off limits unless she explicitly and voluntarily shares it with you. With male friends, it's easier to "play-it-by-ear" because of the different level of being comfortable with each other. With female friends, you have to consciously and sensitively adjust to their mood swings and "go with the flow", if you don't want them to pour their "bad hair day" or PMS on you. There are also different kinds of expectations from both genders, like guys are the one's to offer their shoulder to cry on or be there to defend their female friends when needed. Girls on the other hand are expected to have the same listening ear and sensitive heart or a mature mind that can give sound advice to mostly immature and playful guys. Also, guys tend to become more idealistic with the way they say things or act or when it comes to choosing the right decision out of the fear that it could offend their female friend. Once offended, there is this nagging feeling of guilt that needs to be addressed and rectified, nothing short of pleasing the person. Another perfect difference is the way females and guys communicate. The typical "yes" is YES for guys, but for females it can be a "YES", "NO" or "MAYBE" depending on their moods and their psyche influenced by the circumstances that surrounded their childhood.
2007-09-20 09:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by archangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really for me it's not so much. The men and women I know act pretty much the same, so theres not too much difference. There is a difference in the subjects I would bring up around my men friends, and the subjects around my women friends (ie gossip), but since some of my friends identify as their opposite gender, it's all good I guess. :)
2007-09-20 06:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by myleslr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its different subject for talking, definitely. I cant share things with a guy like, for example, how is to be pregnant , no matter how much he tries to understand. Or I cant follow my male friend to the toilet. But friendship is friendship, with a man or a woman - no big difference
2007-09-20 06:31:25 · answer #4 · answered by timekiller unlimited 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)one can reveal the secrets and mentality of his gender
2)can protect u from abuse of the other gender
3)friendship with opposite gender tend to develop into love
2007-09-20 06:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by First L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a woman I discuss women related topics with my female friends while It is more general topic with the men.
Its mostly worldly topics with men while it is family related with women.
It is fun with both in their own ways.
2007-09-20 06:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me a friend is a friend...That doesn't necessary mean I wouldn't ****her or him if we both felt like it...It is much about the feeling you get from a person, I mean some people are
a kind of ****able and the others ain't...
2007-09-20 06:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by javornik1270 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋