Does the friendship between men and women ... really exist?
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Yes\n\nThe willingness to Listen\nThe patience to Understand\nThe strength to support\nThe heart to care\nAnd, Just to be there is the beauty of FRIENDSHIP
74925
As a man once told me: NO!  If you are an attractive woman it is hard for a man to see you as just a friend.
368369
You can have a friendship between a male and a female without it turning romantic.\nI have a lot more male friends than female ones. It just turned out that way because I grew up with 5 brothers and their friends. I feel more comfortable around guys than girls because there were no snide or catty remarks.
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I have a question for you . . . what is the purpose for this friendship . . . for the two of you to become lover or just friends.\n\nLet me tell you something . . . when you are friends with a woman . . . that is all you are going to be . . . very rarely less than 10% move on to the next level . . . no matter how bad you want to advance.\n\nAs to your questions : basis of friendship . . . common interests . . . communication . . . interaction.\n\nAs for your second question . ..  Do you need to get as much as you give or visa versa? (This is why I asked the previous questions in the beginning).  There is no give or take in a friendship . . . you do things because they are your friends not for a payback.  Same thing for relationship . . . women claim they want a 50/50 relationship when in fact it is more like 85/15 in their favor.  Women like to be wined and dined and guys like burgers and a beer.  Guys don't care about the new fancy resturant that opened up at $150 per plate . . . we are happy spending $9.00 at Fudrukkers (I know it is mispelled okay).  But you get the point.  What do we get out of the dinner with the girl . . . maybe sex . . . but not necessarily . . . odds are you are just her meal ticket.\n\nWhen you take guys out . . . your buddies . . . you buy a round they buy a round . . . you buy dinner one time and they will the next.  I took a buddy to a hockey games . . . and he bought me drinks and snacks during the game.  Will girls do that . . . the majority will not. . . and that is a fact.\n\nGiving and getting will never be equal . . . but with male buddies . . . they will share . . . as for women . . . you better have a big wallet. (Not all women are like this . . . but the majority are)\n\nListen to a man who lived through it . . . and if not me . . . Listen to Tom (a radio personality in Los Angeles) who is now broadcasting live on the internet at www.blowmeuptom.com between the hours of 3-8 pm Pacific Time.
857735
Yes it's possible. I'm friends with a guy since we were in elementary. We hang out, but we don't get all close. we're just friends. and we've been like that for 4-5 years. We talk and stuff, but we're not interested in dating anybody yet. And he has a lot of friends that are girls, but no flirting, just friends. ;)
829819
Yes. It is possible. I have been friends witha guy for years...nothing's changed...we're just good buddies...
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...
564995
They can if the have no other feelings besides being friends. I have guy friends and we know each others limits you just have to be sure you want nothing other then to be friends
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.
550180
Sure they can.  They can be the greatest of friends and stay totally platonic.  I think this is a decision that they have to make together and put their friendship first.
863369
I am a man who has been best friends with a guy but who also has has close and casual frienships with other men.  I can  honestly tell you that my life was so enriched by that brother-like friendship with my old pal since childhood that I cannot imagine how my life would have been without him.  I've been told that most men never experience this type of friendship, so I feel blessed.\n\nHaving said all of that, don't every underestimate the value of close (not best) and casual frienships.  These are the guys who really validate a man's masculinity.
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I know in the movie When Harry Met Sally the whole theme is that men and women can't be friends.  I think it's something everyone thinks deep down because men seem to be way more interested in sex than in meaningful friendships.  I don't believe this.\n\nYes, a friendship can blossom into something much more, but it's also quite possible for men and women to just be friends.  I have had several male friends, and while at some point they'll admit they've considered me for dating, they enjoy just being my friend. If you have enough in common and  don't flirt (and give eachother the wrong impression) it should work out fine!\n\nYou just need to know the boundaries and the difference between friend and lover.
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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.
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Absolutely! Here's the simplest answer : Men and women can be friends without any kind of sexual tension if neither is physically attracted to the other. Make sense? I mean, there's going to be sexual tension if one (or both) is attracted to the other.\n\nAt worst, it's being an acquantaince. At best, Platonic love.
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Go with your gut feelings.   Woman are very intuitive and if it feels right, go for it.   Who knows, that spark may still be there.   If nothing else, you can always be friends.   People change, but if there is still a connection between you, it won't matter.  Best of luck, :)
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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.
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It was never meant to be that way. You will never find a "normal" guy who says he wants to just be friends with a woman by way of a platonic relationship. However I have heard women say that. Whether they are lying or not, I don't know. If a man says it, he is lying! When a woman starts revealing her personal feelings about things in her  life to her supposed platonic male friend, he either wants to do one of three things. He wants to either protect her, take advantage of her while she is in her weakness, or tell her to shut the hell up with her constant whining! Too much hormonal interference going on!\n    As a man, I am telling you the truth. That is why I avoid platonic relationships with women. I know my own limitations.  Besides that, I am married and my wife doesn't go for that stuff! By the way ladies, are women lying when they say that?