Can women and men just be friends?

I’m asking this because I’ve been attracted to most of my male friends except maybe one or two a long time ago, plus my ex seemed to like one of his friends before she turned him down.

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I think it can be possible in some situations , like if there’s an age gap or they both think that the other person isn’t attractive.
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  • If one of them or both of them find each other unattractive, then it's possible. But in case of a guy where he finds his friend sexually attractive, it becomes really difficult to stay friends only because he will always want to be more frank, will try to somehow start sex related discussions if not sexting. So if the girl resists, the relationship most likely end with fights or both will talk rarely to each other and hence it will become just so-called friendship.

    • Thanks for the MHO

    • You’re welcome

  • You know, I used to think the answer was yes. But I've come to realize that there will ALWAYS be some kind of sexual tension, unless you absolutely can't stand each other!

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  • I have quite a few straight guys who are friends. We hang out, play golf and do friend stuff all the time.

  • Only women think men and women can be "friends". Men and women can be friendly. There is a difference.

  • Of course. I'm friends with women that don't involve a sexual relationship.

    • Update:- There is little age gap and I find a couple of them VERY attractive. The point is, part of being in a committed relationship is having boundaries that you just don't cross!

    • Very true

  • I am.

  • That would be rare.

  • I’d assume so

  • As professional colleagues or sharing common interests. yes.

  • Not according to Billy Crystal...

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/iEV_pQIf3Og
  • In theory, yes. It rarely seems to work in practice, but it is possible.

  • Sure! No problem! I've got LOTS of female friends.

  • yes possible
    I have male friends n they r JUST friends

  • Yes.

  • if there’s no attraction at all

  • Yes. My best friend since I was four is a girl.

  • Duh.

  • You can be friends, but realistically if you hang out with the person everyday because you want too you clearly don't want to be just friends you are clearly looking for something more.

  • Yes I have a female best friend and I view her as a sister and nothing else.

  • in my whole life my best friends have always been females, so, yes I really believe it's possible.

  • I've got female just friends

  • Only if they aren’t attracted to each other.

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