Men/Women--friendship relationship?
466537
we see all women as friends...BUT...we also see them as women, the first chance we get, the friendship is not as important anymore as it is to score...don't get me wrong though, we can be friends, just never give us the impression that we can be more...
216079
Do men always assume that you want more than friendship?\n\nIn both questions: NO.
1017381
uh, why do either of you need your own friends of the opposite sex? Any friends me and Hubby have, are both our friends, (usually other cpls) but we never have over friends of the opposite sex that we are both not friends with. He is 'friends' with everyone @ his work, (male and female) but never hangs with them other than at lunch, or the 1-2 times a yr their is a work party, or Christmas party, both of which I go to with him. One chick tried to get some alone time with him, but he told her no. (this was a few yrs back) I know what she was trying to do and it made me mad as heck, but he thinks she meant nothing by it. Wrong! Guys are very naive sometimes. Sounds to me like she's trying to wedge herself in there. I wouldn't suggest you getting a 'friend' too, I would suggest counciling to figure out why either of you feels the need for seperate friends. I can totally relate though, cause men always assume if you talk about another guy, (like oh so and so did this) or whatever, even when it's nothing, just you mentioning another guy's name, even in telling a story, makes them think you want the guy. But yet they can't see that when a woman hangs on to their every word (like she appears to be) or tries to spend time with a married man, that she is up to no good. A good councelor may be able to help him see that. Make sure you go to one that believes in manogomy though, because I know there are some strange councelors out there that swing and all that though, (saw one on Montel) so be careful where you go. I would definitely put an end to it, though.now.
112127
Actually it doesnt always-my best friend was a male and we set boundaries-sadly he was killed last year in a motorcycle accident-loved him dearly,havent been able to find a friendship like that since...
32400
I would get a mutual friend to ask around a bit discreetly. Just get them to say something like, "hey have you ever thought about being more than just friends with so and so" and see what he says. Then based off of that you will know how to act around them. Friendships to relationships are always a very hard transition.
328222
It really depends on whether you have any feelings for the girl because if not then there's nothing for you to act on and take that relationship to another level.  As soon as one person has some feelings for the other in a friendship then it ceased to be just that.  The bottomline is that the only way women and men can remain friends is if they both find each other somewhat unattractive.
48351
i'll have to say yes because like all man and woman after bein friends and realy geting to now someone for a loong time there is a good chance that yo can be nore then just friend . i mean how can anyone now you better then a friend.
137254
I think it is. I have men friends. Just because you are friends with someone of the opposite sex, doesn't mean that is has to be sexual.
573165
Friends are friends...no matter what the sex.
1163989
Yes, of course. friend ship between opposite sex very possible and very good and healthy. But always avoid meeting each other in alone. And if possible have friend of good age difference, preferably elder age.  Good luck.
398965
You are my  best and respected friend.  Or I wish our  friendship will last forever. True friendship is sometimes better than the relationship of husband and wife. Do you agree?
683852
Men & women can be friends. Just be careful not to let it go any further than that. Eg. I am friends with my male colleagues at work, but I make sure I get to know their wifes or GFs as well so they do not get the wrong ideas - aka they need to know I am not a threat. And I never put out wrong signals with colleagues - some may hint at something more but I always made it clear where I stand. If I am not interested, I am not interested period - particularly in married or men who are already with someone else.\nAs to why it does happen? Well, men tend to think of sex most times (read relationship books - it is a primal thing with them). They find opportunities for it to happen and at times end up jeopardising real friendships cos of it. If a guy friend pushes it, I let the friendship go. Maybe that's why folks say plutonic friendships are not workable. But I have good male friends who are absolutely faithful to their spouses so I am glad to know that such men, however rare, still exist. I for one would want my man to be exactly that - faithful to me and only me and I would be the same for him too.
63769
I'm a guy and I don't stay "friends" with my exes.  As Sam Kinnison put it "Oh, friends, like some kind of emotional tampon, only without the sex".\nNot trying to be crude, ladies.  I'll be pleasant if I see them on the street, but I won't ask them for coffee so we can "catch up" on each other's lives.
498991
I'm not sure that i understand the question.  Are you asking if gay men and straight men can be friends?  Are you asking what we think of gay relationships?  I need a little clarification please.  Thanks.
784282
I think of women all the time. I have this crush on a dear friend with whom I have been friends since we were in school. We never had a relationship but have been there for eachother through many tough times. We had moved apart and after a span of 4 years reconnected at this time things fell into our close selves despite our new lives and situations. We feel a sexual charge when we are together wether it's with company or alone. We both sense it and it kinda shows. We still have never done anything towards or with eachother, although I think that it could and how I would love for it to, I treasure her true friendship more. I do think of her often. We 've had some very intimate situations but were able to keep ourselves in check.
1069696
I think they can work for people wjho have been togetehr long ewnogh to develop a very deep love.  Not that new I lvoe you im still giddy over you kind.  Distance doesn't always make the heart grow fonder.\n\nif this really bothers you friends or not, and she doesn't respect it, than its time to move on.  i had TONS of male friends before getting serious with my now fiance, and I stopped hanging with them at his request cause I valued our realtionship more than those friendships.  \n\nI always tell girls you should only give up male friends for a man you're going to marry...temporary BF's won't last as long as your friendships have.\n\nim not saying these guys aren't truly friends, but if you ask my man, and you knwo as a man, men are only frineds with women that aren't attratcive, or they know they can't have sexually.  (Doesn't mean they don't want to be, they just know they don't have an opportuniy.)  It's rare that ment truly value a friendship more than the possibility of a physical relationship
849065
I believe men can't be friends with women.  Most situations, men just want more.  Women are the ones that stop or allow it.  It's just better that married men stay with their wives and ignore the single person.