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Close friend of the opposite sex, YES or NO?
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TSredracer2004
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 Mar 11 2024, 01:24 PM, updated 2y ago
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Let's look at this for a change.
Do you think having a close friend of the opposite sex is a red flag? Or is it ok?
I have seen girls having a guy friend whom they talk anything to like their problems with their bfs, their personal well being, their personal history bla bla bla.
I have also seen guys doing the same thing with girls.
What are your thoughts on this?
There was once I always make fun of them saying they are a thing but they seemed to shy away whenever I did that and just remained silent.
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TSredracer2004
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Jun 20 2024, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(hksgmy @ Jun 16 2024, 05:00 PM) I think what TS is trying to ask is whether a purely platonic relationship can exist between 2 heterosexual members the opposite sex. In a professional sense, of course - some of my colleagues and I have passionate arguments over the best course of treatment for a particular patient and my wife knows better than to get between 2 dogs fighting over a bone (she is - was (retired last year) - a chartered accountant). In a social setting, only if the lady is married - then, the boundaries are clearly defined and drawn. The group of Uni classmates from medical school I still hang out with have their wives (a few are fellow doctors, most are not) join us, and as usual, like personalities will gravitate towards each other, but we also know that when it's time to go home, we go home with the correct partner. In any other setting, especially if alcohol is involved, a flat outright NO. Well yes, I don't agree that a pure platonic relationship can exist between 2 heterosexual parties. Once I seen 2 couples. The guy is very close with the other girl. End up, they slept and there we go. |
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TSredracer2004
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Jun 21 2024, 08:33 AM
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QUOTE(hksgmy @ Jun 20 2024, 10:18 PM) There can be love between the 2… platonic love, meaning, they care deeply for each other, but just not in a sexual way. Maybe back when I was not divorced and still in my early 30s, I would believe platonic love existing. Now? I will say, platonic love is something so weird that a slight hint of attraction will end up banging each other. |
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TSredracer2004
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Jun 22 2024, 10:42 AM
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QUOTE(hksgmy @ Jun 21 2024, 02:38 PM) Oh dear... is that the reason for the divorce? Platonic turned into something else? No. I'd say my ex-wife was "platonically" friends with some dudes around her but I can see she craves their attention. She even admitted that having husband's attention alone couldn't satisfy her. |
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