Is it possible only a friendship between a man and a woman?

Italy
November 18, 2011 10:53am CST
I think that it's not possible a real friendship between a man and a woman, expecially if there's attraction. My last good man friend became my actual husband. And many of my friends wanted some more than a friendship from me, even going away if I wasn't ready for this changement. What do you think about? Is it possible for you only a friendship between a man and a woman?
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18 responses
@Ollanna11 (371)
• United States
18 Nov 11
Very rare! Men always have s.. on the mind, some more than others. It's natural when your around someone in private quarters to yearn for that closeness. You really need to set boundaries with men before you OOPs I slipped and fell into a mess. If he is a really great friend maybe taking it further would enhance the friendship.
@iuliuxd (4453)
• Romania
18 Nov 11
I think women are pretty much thinking at the same thing we are not as different as you think .
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@iuliuxd (4453)
• Romania
18 Nov 11
It is possible but it`s not recommended.Sooner or later you will get into trouble
@shskumbla (3338)
• India
19 Nov 11
A good suggestion.I like the sentence "Sooner or later you will get into trouble"
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
18 Nov 11
I think it is possible for a man and woman to be just friends. But of course, both people need to be convinced of that. I think it works best with a man and woman who have known each other for a long time. When one person starts to get a romantic bug, then they must remind each other that there is a very good chance any movement in that direction may cost them the friendship, and that is a big price to pay. I will agree that in most cases, even if they keep it at just friends, there is a chance of something more lingering around the corner. If I like her as a close friend, it is only logical I would like her as a woman; an agent of romantic love!
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@sk66rc (4250)
• United States
18 Nov 11
I don't have too many people I consider friend... As few as they are, 2 of my closest friends are females... One of them is happily married & the other is engaged to be married... And I've been living with my girlfriend for almost 10 years now... My girlfriend knows all of my friends including 2 female friends, & she's become close friends with them as well... And vise versa... I know both of their husband & fiancé & we've become pretty close friends as well... I don't just think its possible but I think it happens more than people realize... Men & women being close friends isn't really that unusual of a thing...
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@lampar (7584)
• United States
18 Nov 11
If friendship between man and woman is impossible, then i may have got myself at least two dozen of wife already. I really hope nature work out that way, every female friend i had eventually became my wife, i am sexually attracted to them all. lol!
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@inedible (768)
• Singapore
18 Nov 11
It's definitely possible and not at all uncommon. It didn't work out for you because you just happen to be surrounded by terrible people. There's nothing wrong with friendship turning into something more, but any "friend" that won't stay around someone who isn't interested in a relationship wasn't ever a real friend - they're just jerks who are trying to get close to people through fake friendship.
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@gtdonna (1738)
19 Nov 11
yes a man and woman ca be friends, however, at times this can develop into something more. But do know men and women who are just friends and they respect each other
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
Why not, as long as there is no bad intention. However, too much closeness will lead to bad things sometimes...
@anil02 (24688)
• India
19 Nov 11
hello, I am not agree with you that friendship between man and woman is not possible. It is possible. If we are honest about our relation. If your man friend are demanding from you more than friendship than indeed, they are not your friend. Quit them.
@markphil (285)
• Philippines
2 Dec 11
Friendship between a man and a woman is always possible, I know some of friends who are even best friends since they were children. They are still close to each other but never fell in love.
@nerein (283)
• United States
18 Nov 11
I do believe that it is possible to have only friendship between a man and a woman. Even if there is an attraction there. Now if someone says that there are going to go away because you do not want more than just friendship then they were not meant to be your friend anyway. If two people understand that all there can be is friendship it will be a lot easier for there to be a friendship.
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@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
19 Nov 11
hi jdrew2006 base on my experience i can say that it is possible to have a friend especially if it is an opposite gender ... As i grow older i have many friend they are boys and until now we are good friends even though they have some girl friend and some has a wife already we still have a good communication to each other and a great bonding.
• United States
19 Nov 11
Hi! I think it's quite possible to have just a friendship between a man and woman even though one may be married. Both would have to understand that is the limit and it does depend on the person(s) involved. I am married and I have two very close male friends and they understand that a solid friendship is all I can do. Some have walked away and I always wish that they'd be well, safe, and happy. Should we meet again, I'd wish them the same (after I found my jaw again) as I'd rather leave a relationship of any kind on a positive note. Be well and be happy for the friends you have. :-)
19 Nov 11
I don't think that it is possible that it can be only a god friendship. Because how harder and more time you spend with him or her you get more emotionals for him or her. Anytime you fallen in love. That's my opinion.
@alottodo (3056)
• Australia
19 Nov 11
Yes it's very possible I have more male friends than girls, and so far they are my best pals!
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
19 Nov 11
Ofcourse it is possible but you also have to know who you choose for a friend at what moment.
• China
19 Nov 11
I tink it impossible for a man and woman. Agree with sooner or later you will get into trouble!
@jereen (8)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
Yes, I believe so. Attraction only comes first but right after you became really close, the attraction might fade and transitions to a more mature feeling. But if romantic attraction is really intense. It's better not to be friends not unless you want to be in a relationship with the person.