Can men and women just be friends?

China
September 11, 2008 2:13am CST
Hi everyone! I have a platonic mate friend, I don't fancy him in any way.I continue to see this friend when I'm in a relationship,my boyfriend isn't too happy about this,so just want to know am I being unreasonable?
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6 responses
• United States
11 Sep 08
I think he needs to look at his life, if he has any female friends. I have an awesome male friend. I love him like that irritating older brother I never had! I have never had an interest in him, he is just a good friend. So yes, you can just be friends!
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
11 Sep 08
it is long debated question. i guess this question will continue ever after. its very much possible for a boy and girl to be just friends. there is no harm in it.
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@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
11 Sep 08
Hi there Katherleen! I think that you are not being unreasonable at all. We still need friends even though we are in a relationship but maybe your boyfriend is naturally the jealous type and just needs assurance that nothing's going on between you and your friend.
• Philippines
12 Sep 08
Thank you very much for choosing my post as the best response. God bless and have a nice day.
@SangsTurks (1444)
• India
11 Sep 08
I think men and women can just be friends. It is always threatning for men when their girlfriend is seen with somebody else. They always have to think that something is going on and that he dosnt know about it. But if he trusts you then i dont think he should be bothered. perhaps when you are friends with someone , you are more open with that person as you dont care if he likes it or not BUT when you are in a relationship you have to think twice before saying something..what if your partner dosnt like it?? So it is very possible that men and women can be friends.
@chaitra001 (3278)
• Bangalore, India
11 Sep 08
hi I think you are not unreasonable. ofcourse men and women can just be friends. There is no difference for friendship like boys and girls whatever. you can be friend to any one whom you trust.
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• China
11 Sep 08
hi,this is ruilong ge.in my opinion,i do not think it is possible .if you want to have your best friend,you'd better not let your boyfriend know this thing.it is a common sense.if you do not think so .you can try.
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