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Yes though it's easier if one person is gay or both are in a relationship with someone else. I can certainly be friends with a man without feeling a sexual attraction to him.0
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Of course they can be. But there is always the thought way in the back of your skull wondering if there is more. Most of us have enough respect not to press the issue though and not hurt our friends.0
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Not until after they've had sex, went through an awkward phase and then came back to each other later on.
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Not entirely true. I mean, if you aren't attracted to someone, friendship is what happens first...but usually someone always wants more.
An old friend once told me, Men don't hang out with women to start book clubs. :laugh: I believe it!
Can you be "just" friends? Sure...but at some point it will get weird. I have a few old male friends. A couple I have slept with just to get that awkwardness out of the way :laugh:0 -
Of course they can be. But there is always the thought way in the back of your skull wondering if there is more. Most of us have enough respect not to press the issue though and not hurt our friends.
yep....there may be a bit of sexual tension....especially if your flirty....but I think its possible....0 -
Yes! My best friend is male. Has been my best friend for over 20 years! :bigsmile:0
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Some can, some can't.0
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Yes!
Most of my friends in University were guys and our relationship were platonic. Nothing. Just friends. My boyfriend was 100% ok with that.
And my boyfriend has one best girlfriend. He even went camping with a girlfriend of mine. And I am not a bit worried, their relationship is totally platonic.
On the other hand, I would have troubles accepting a friend who is an EX-with-unfinished-business...ya know, like if they broke up because the timing wasn't right. Or even accepting a friend of his if I feel there is "something more".
I think we have a third sense for those things, usually....0 -
Yea. I can and have been just friends with men. But I think it would be difficult if either person was attracted to the other.0
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yes definitely0
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Most definately! The majority of my friends are men and it's always been that way.0
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Yes, absolutely.0
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Yes.. I have several female friends whove always been just that.. Sometimes there is tension sometimes not0
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I think it's possible, but not common for 100% platonic (and mutually so) friendships with those of the opposite sex. I had a couple really close guy friends in college, but after I got married they turned all weird on me. Now I'm just downright socially awkward with guys except my husband. Don't get me wrong, I'm friends with my girlfriends' husbands too, and will chat with old friends sometimes, but so far as hanging out just the two of us? I'd feel weird.
I know this is not the case with everyone though.0 -
indeed i have some real gd male friends who i would look at them more like brothers defo not in a sexual way0
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This question comes up from time to time with some insisting it isn`t possible and others disagreeing.
If a woman wants a best girlfriend she probably should be looking for another woman to be that,if she wants a guy friend then she should understand that he probably will have a certain romantic desire at some point but it doesn`t mean he will ever act on it or suggest it.
If a guy is looking for a pal or a bud then it is best he find a guy for that and also understand that a lady who wants to be friends probably does just want to be friends so enjoy the enlightenment she can provide as far as a womans point of view on things.0 -
absolutely.. i grew up with a group of boys and most of us are still friends, not a bad looking bunch either but I see them as family and that's it.0
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My understanding is that the guy is always thinking about more with you. My understanding is also that guys are always thinking that about everyone though. Personally, I make no attempts to be the thought police. I only concern myself with how people behave. If my guy friends behave appropriately then they are my guy friends and it's fine.
HOWEVER, if it freaks my husband out I don't develope a close relationship with my guy friends. He's my number 1 guy and I respect his feelings. It's a bit difficult sometimes since I so into cars. The only people I can hold an interesting conversation with are guys. Since my definition of interesting = car related.0 -
I've always thought so.
I have about 6 super close guy friends.
I'm also engaged and I never ever think anything about them in any way.
So yes. :]0 -
This question comes up from time to time with some insisting it isn`t possible and others disagreeing.
If a woman wants a best girlfriend she probably should be looking for another woman to be that,if she wants a guy friend then she should understand that he probably will have a certain romantic desire at some point but it doesn`t mean he will ever act on it or suggest it.
If a guy is looking for a pal or a bud then it is best he find a guy for that and also understand that a lady who wants to be friends probably does just want to be friends so enjoy the enlightenment she can provide as far as a womans point of view on things.
Cuz your bestest friend is female, huh??? :bigsmile:0 -
Good to know! I understand what a lot of y'all mean though...the former room mate there was NEVER sexual tension. The other friend, we've been friends for like 7 years, we've joked about marrying each other if were unmarried at 35 and we've slept in the same bed once...but nothing.
For those of you with guy friends...how many of y'all have slept with them already though? Lol0
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