*carrie* Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I guess it sometimes happens, but as long as you are firm and ensure they are aware nothing will happen, then as a friend, they will respect that. Miscommunication can often happen, but it shouldnt be a problem as long as everyone knows the score. I think making things very clear as soon as you get an idea that there may be a bit of toeing the line of friendship is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyf22 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 In my opinion close friendships with the opposite sex turning into a romantic relationship DOS NOT work! I have experienced it and seen it with my own eyes! Stay well clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivelin6 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 In my opinion close friendships with the opposite sex turning into a romantic relationship DOS NOT work! I have experienced it and seen it with my own eyes! Stay well clear! I disagree sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. There are alot of factors involved. Your statement is a bit like saying eating fatty foods or smoking will kill you but we can all point to people where this doesn't happen. Alot has got to do with timing. I would say I've had a few good relationships that have developed out of friendships. Likes someone else said earlier relationships are often just deeper friendship and sometimes this happens at a time you both want it to and other times it's doesn't.Just because a relationship, which resulted from a friendship has ended doesn't mean it was a bad thing. I'm a great believer in the right relationship for the right time and as long as you grow and learn something from it them that's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffragette1 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I think making things very clear as soon as you get an idea that there may be a bit of toeing the line of friendship is important. :o Remember what happened to the last thread. Hope you washed your feet first.:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarmOKnee Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I prefer male company to female company too, but I do wonder sometimes whether it is always entirely plutonic on all sides. :hihi: ROTFLMAO! I think sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. One of my best friends is male Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*carrie* Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I love how everyone jumps on my spelling mistake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffragette1 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I disagree sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. There are alot of factors involved. Your statement is a bit like saying eating fatty foods or smoking will kill you but we can all point to people where this doesn't happen. Alot has got to do with timing. I would say I've had a few good relationships that have developed out of friendships. Likes someone else said earlier relationships are often just deeper friendship and sometimes this happens at a time you both want it to and other times it's doesn't.Just because a relationship, which resulted from a friendship has ended doesn't mean it was a bad thing. I'm a great believer in the right relationship for the right time and as long as you grow and learn something from it them that's ok. I totally agree Rivelin, me and Mr S were friends for years before we got together. There had been a mutual attraction from the outset, however, circumstances did not permit that we could act on it; he was with someone else and I was with one of his best mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffragette1 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I love how everyone jumps on my spelling mistake.... Happens to me all the time with Dozy, Ouija and Jess.:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The answer to the question is a straightforward and pretty obvious yes. Men and women can be just friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdnaKrabappe Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Yes they can. I think possibly you do have to get the 'I'm not into you' bit out of the way sometimes and then you can have a flirt with that person if that makes sense esp if it's a new friend. I love my male friends in all different ways. The close ones I have had a bit of hows your father with however, hold a special place in my heart as i can tell them absolutely anything and know i will get an objective viewpoint back. Also i can go ages without speaking to them and then speak to them as if no time has passed. I suppose it's gone to that other level and i don't want to have sex with them now but i suppose it's never really off the table either... I've got male mates that i've fancied or that i do think are attractive but don't want to go there with if that makes sense for various reasons. And I've got some who i find as attractive in that sense as my female friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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