Can people of opposite sex be 'only friends' ???
829819
Yes. It is possible. I have been friends witha guy for years...nothing's changed...we're just good buddies...
181216
I had a best friend for like 2 years and we did alot of great things together and I use to get so mad at my hubby cuz he kept saying " this guy wants more than u as a friend" over and over and over.  Well he was always great and never once hit one me.  BUT my hubby WAS right- all that time he was just hoping and praying my hubby and I would seperate- and he was just kinda waiting in line!  It broke my heart when I found out.  He was my FRIEND!  I have trouble believing a guy can just be a girls friend without occasionally WANTING MORE from her.  Its just natural for guys to be attracted to girls.
279316
It doesn't matter what sex your friends are.  You shouldn't worry about getting guy friends!
4825
its not that its impossible but in some cases the male friend may have been somebody that u have already dated or had sex with and if you meet a new a guy natuarally he would feel uncomfortable for negative about him being around u, because just females they dont like other females and as far as guys they dont like other guys especially if its a relationship involved
962246
You already stated exactly why it isn't a good idea: you're attracted to her in an inappropriate way for a "friendship" to work: sexually! Find a friend that shares your overall outlook and is preferably a man, with good intentions towards you. That's a tough enough find in and of itself, without having the extra barrier of the sexual differences to overcome on top of it all!
447369
Funny you asked this question.  This is a constant issue with me.  I have male friends that my boyfriend is a little jelous of but trust me, they could never replace him.  My bf has female friends that I'm not threatened by anymore, but there was a time.  As far as my boyfriend and I, I say that opposite sex friends are perfectly alright as long as the couple knows where to draw the line and the "friends" and couple know not to cross it.
581814
Yes, as long no physical attraction develops.  Once the girl or the guy wants to date the other person, it becomes difficult to maintain the friendship.  The person knows he/she has feelings for him/her, so it may become uncomfortable.
208653
Sure as long as it's on a freind basis.  You can always use a friend!!
897927
guys always think that its impossible to be friends w. out sex..i mean hello..women are able to just be friends
422950
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.
179613
I think it is very difficult to be friends with your x because even if you don't want to admit it you usually still have feelings for them.  It also makes it awkward for the new person in your life when you hang out and are friendly with your x.  They can't help but wonder if the two of you will end up back together and it can cause stress on a current relationship.  It is okay to part ways being friendly and not hating each other but a relationship as friends is just too risky especially when you find someone new.
697327
Yes, either directly or indirectly(example: go with the person being cheated on to the same place). Why would you want to be friends with someone who has no integrity anyways. The only people who say 'mind your own business' are the ones who cheat.\nAlthough, I would prefer to do it indirectly, instead just coming out to say it.
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
996517
Exactly I am in the same situation, I feel as long as we restrict our relation to platonic, then there is no problem...Its like having some one more than a friend, Its a special relation...THERE IS NO WRONG IN IT... Go ahead....
1035123
Yes you can.You can even have a relationship too.Most people don't think its right but if thats what you want and feel you can.You soldn't let anyone juge you.You also can even if it don't mean anything.
534896
What kind of friend is that person? Being friends is like a sacred bond, you stick together, you have each others backs. THAT is not cool for a friend to do. I would NEVER do that to a friend.
270667
First off, I don't want to argue with any one on this subject. I am just stating a long researched out project that has been completed recently. Man and women where not designed to attract one another for simple friendships. Usually,  if someone says they have the opposite sex as a friend, then one of several things has already occurred. They have either already crossed the sex line and decided that they were not meant to be together. Another reason being, one or both is gay, or the man and woman are living  clear across the country and never see one another. Or\nmaybe the man is castrated.  OK, .... I will say, there are those 'few'  exceptions, but not enough for me to allow my husband to be friends with another woman, and he says the same. Examples are always good, so how about, although fictional, but still an example, set com, "Sinfield"...Elaine and Jerry or The "Drew Carey" show. Regardless its just human nature for boys and girls, ending up facing sexual tension between the two.