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Can men and women maintain a platonic relationship?

KoopaSix
KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
edited December 18 in Fun and Games
So just curious on what the general consensus is here. I strongly believe it can be done. I've done it on many occasions and feel a platonic relationship can exist between a man and woman.
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  • Pensguys
    Pensguys Posts: 1 Member
    Yes I believe so too.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Of course. I have a platonic relationship with lots of men.
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    Some of my best friends are Guys! There may be innocent flirting here & there but we all know our boundaries, and genuinely care for the special friendships we have! So, my answer would be YES, DEFINITELY! :smile:
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Of course. I have a platonic relationship with lots of men.

    I still feel the sting of his rejection.
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
    Are you married? If so how does your spouse hand it?
  • SuperHero_Kitty
    SuperHero_Kitty Posts: 63 Member
    If not, then I'm in a lot of trouble. As a women pursuing an engineering/computer science degree, most of my friends are male.
  • ghosthackexe
    ghosthackexe Posts: 181 Member
    _Waffle_ always makes me hungry
  • shutch2112
    shutch2112 Posts: 236 Member
    Yup.
  • dMonster01
    dMonster01 Posts: 214 Member
    Are you married? If so how does your spouse hand it?

    I sleep at my guy friends house a couple of times a month. My boyfriend didn't like it at first because I would keep the truck there with me, but now that we have two vehicles it's no problem.

    He is also best friends with my guy best friends so that probably helps too. He trusts me and he trusts them. He likes when I'm out with them more than when I'm with my girls because he knows they'll keep me safe.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Depends on the level. If the friend of the opposite sex starts to take away from the primary romantic relationship, then I'd worry.
  • TwinkieDong
    TwinkieDong Posts: 1,564 Member
    Are you married? If so how does your spouse hand it?

    I sleep at my guy friends house a couple of times a month. My boyfriend didn't like it at first because I would keep the truck there with me, but now that we have two vehicles it's no problem.

    He is also best friends with my guy best friends so that probably helps too. He trusts me and he trusts them. He likes when I'm out with them more than when I'm with my girls because he knows they'll keep me safe.

    why are we not friends again? lol
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    For me, yes.
  • ttcbelieve
    ttcbelieve Posts: 181 Member
    Yes
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
    Are you married? If so how does your spouse hand it?

    I sleep at my guy friends house a couple of times a month. My boyfriend didn't like it at first because I would keep the truck there with me, but now that we have two vehicles it's no problem.

    He is also best friends with my guy best friends so that probably helps too. He trusts me and he trusts them. He likes when I'm out with them more than when I'm with my girls because he knows they'll keep me safe.


    That's very cool you have such a great trust between the two of you. It really shows maturity on both sides and will help set a solid foundation if you 2 decide to take it to the next level. Mad respect
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    absolutely.

    i have a platonic relationship with all my ugly female friends.
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    Sure. I have platonic relationships with my sisters boyfriend, my boyfriends friends and brothers, my male co-workers. Easy!
  • Organicgasm
    Organicgasm Posts: 592 Member
    absolutely.

    i have a platonic relationship with all my ugly female friends.

    Hahaha
  • sw33tp3a11
    sw33tp3a11 Posts: 4,646 Member
    Yes. I have one. We've been friends since Middle school and my husband doesn't mind the friendship.
  • keithmustloseweight
    keithmustloseweight Posts: 309 Member
    I believe it can be done if one of the people is really ugly.
  • ucabucca
    ucabucca Posts: 606 Member
    I am married and definately have male friends and husband is aware of them and ok with it because we are so open about what we do with outside friends. Part of this is do to interests. I have some hes not interested in like running and lifting so in ways he is glad I have friends male or female that I can share these interest with. It is all about trust. I have male friends that are my age as well as a few that are actually my sons age but its common interests not sexual interest that have built these friendships
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    yeah- i have lots of male friends- some of whom I'm very good friends with... but I'm also under no disillusion that if I magically showed up naked in their respective beds one night what they wouldn't want to do.

    I'm clear about intentions- and jokes are just jokes. I have a boyfriend and that's all there is to it. But I'm not stupid and think they have never thought about my butt.

    seriously- I'm not stupid. I'm also not stupid enough to think my BF never watches porn or doesn't admire another woman's assets. There has to be some give and take on that.

    But my BF and I trust each other- and I don't tolerate extreme jealousy- we respect each other's space and schedules.
  • Jelaan
    Jelaan Posts: 815 Member
    Absolutely, why not. Sex doesn't always need to be involved, you can enjoy and genuinely appreciate someone for the person that they are.
  • squishprincess
    squishprincess Posts: 371 Member
    yea, my bestfriend and i do everything together and go places late at night or i go to his house. my boyfriend doesn't mind. there has to be a level of trust and my intentions are pure, as are my bestfriends. duh it can be done
  • NikiChicken
    NikiChicken Posts: 576 Member
    Absolutely. One of my longest, best friends is a man. We've been friends since I was 16 and he was 18. We are now both north of 40. Our friendship has always been completely and totally platonic. My husband even asked my friend to be one of his groomsmen when we got married due to our long-standing friendship!
  • scorpiophoenix
    scorpiophoenix Posts: 222 Member
    Yep. As far as the married thing, we don't generally hang out one-on-one with a friend of the opposite sex (tbh we don't tend to go out much at all lol) but we trust each other enough to not freak out over the other being in mixed company if we're not around. We have an agreement that if there is a physical attraction developing we talk about it and decide together how to proceed.
  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    absolutely.

    i have a platonic relationship with all my ugly female friends.
    That's not what you said last night.
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    Definately, it's the non platonic ones I struggle with.
  • PurringMyrrh
    PurringMyrrh Posts: 5,276 Member
    Absolutely yes! I don't know what I'd do without my male friends. So chill, drama free, and a blast to be around.
  • KoopaSix
    KoopaSix Posts: 252 Member
    Lots of very cool, interesting responses here
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    absolutely.

    i have a platonic relationship with all my ugly female friends.
    That's not what you said last night.

    yeah but, um....you are hot and it was YOUR idea to play naked twister. WHAT WAS I DO DO?!
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