Nataly 38 #1 September 25, 2011 I mean beyond teens and early 20's - I'm talking strictly platonic for both parties."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #2 September 25, 2011 i think so. ive got a few very close female friends. and i voted boobies.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #3 September 25, 2011 I voted yes. It is possible. Although, it helps if he's gay It takes a fair bit of maturity, and self-control if there is any sexual tension at all. Also, if either of you are in a committed relationship it takes a partner that can trust you and the other one w/o jumping to conclusions. As far as I'm concerned, it's silly to rule out 1/2 of the population as friends just because they are the opposite sex. lisa lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfzombie 3 #4 September 26, 2011 i too have several very close platonic friendships with some really great people, including my ex, so i know it can be done. and i voted boobies also, cause what guy doesn't want to see boobies?http://kitswv.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 September 26, 2011 maybe i'm too immature and sexually driven.. i have a few female friends, but let's face it. if you're a guy with BALLS.. mhm, you want to stick your cock in most every orifice! at least, i do! i get "sexual tension" most of the time, maybe it has to do with me being SUPER-hot.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #6 September 26, 2011 Quote Can men and women be "just friends" Ya...only if it's between Shah and a fat chick!Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #7 September 26, 2011 Yes, as long as there are benefits. Seriously, I'm friends with many women. But I do find most of them very attractive. Men are just wired that way.With that said, I've never strayed in over 27 years of marriage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #8 September 26, 2011 Quote With that said, I've never strayed in over 27 years of marriage. Dude with who your married to i dont blame ya!! Someone had to say it, i was just first. *runs and hides*Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 September 26, 2011 QuoteIt takes a fair bit of maturity, and self-control if there is any sexual tension at all. Also, if either of you are in a committed relationship it takes a partner that can trust you and the other one w/o jumping to conclusions. I like this answer. I don't know if "strictly platonic" is really possible (ie: no sexual tension AT ALL), but trust and maturity certainly is."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,397 #10 September 26, 2011 Billy Crystal settled this long ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAiH5ed1o1Q "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 100 #11 September 26, 2011 Quote Yes, as long as there are benefits. Seriously, I'm friends with many women. But I do find most of them very attractive. Men are just wired that way.With that said, I've never strayed in over 27 years of marriage. As the saying goes: Just because you love one, doesn't mean you have to hate the rest. I'm friends with all my ex girlfriends, although they are not necessarily all friends with each other. Life is too short to waste time with BS.My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogeyMan 0 #12 September 26, 2011 NOPE......! No matter how comically arranged ones features are, sooner or later nature will intervene. Usually with less than desired for results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,141 #13 September 26, 2011 I don't think men and women can be "just friends", without any sexual tension. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #14 September 26, 2011 Quote I don't think men and women can be "just friends", without any sexual tension. I think women can. They see some men as "just friends" quite easily. Men, however, are more opportunistic by Nature. No woman is permanently off of our "list". It's just in our DNA that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #15 September 26, 2011 Quote Dude with who your married to i dont blame ya!! Did I mention she makes me free jumpsuits too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 1 #16 September 26, 2011 Quote maybe i'm too immature and sexually driven.. i have a few female friends, but let's face it. if you're a guy with BALLS.. mhm, you want to stick your cock in most every orifice! at least, i do! i get "sexual tension" most of the time, maybe it has to do with me being SUPER-hot.. MAYBE?? Girlfriends have come and gone (no pun intended) but FRIENDS have always been there.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #17 September 26, 2011 Quote I think women can. They see some men as "just friends" quite easily. I think you're right and I think we're mostly oblivious to the fact that there is sexual tension on the guy's side. I'll meet a guy, and Normiss will tell me that the guy just wants in my pants. I'll tell him that he's silly, that the guy is just really nice. Nine times out of ten, it will turn out that he was right! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 September 26, 2011 Yes of course they can..... Given that they are normal, respectful people. It takes 2 to Tango - If they a both single and want to be be more than friends - then no worries. On the other hand, if either one of them is not single and they get it on then they (BOTH) are not respecting of the 3rd party. So, there's no reason why 2 people with self-respect can not be good friends. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agentsmith413 0 #19 September 26, 2011 Yes it's possible. I have plenty of female friends that i'm "just friends" with and nothing more. Unless i'm oblivious to the fact that there is sexual tension there, i think my friendships with these females are totally platonic.Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, all used up, and loudly proclaiming: Wow, what a ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #20 September 26, 2011 Sure a guy and a chick can just be friends, hell I'm friends with npgraphicdesign!!!!! Hi Nicci!!!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dks13827 3 #21 September 26, 2011 Not really... see: When Harry Met Sally ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,397 #22 September 26, 2011 Quote Yes of course they can..... Given that they are normal, respectful people. But what about skydivers?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #23 September 26, 2011 Quote"just friends" Like in prison?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elightle 8 #24 September 26, 2011 I believe so... especially if there is a considerable age difference. Most of the women at my DZ are young enough to be my daughters and that is how I think of and look at them. Maybe I'm just getting old and soft but I like it this way. Next season two good looking women will be on my 4-way team and there will be no issues at all. We'll be training together, eating together and occasionally drinking together but there will be no problems at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #25 September 26, 2011 Quote Did I mention she makes me free jumpsuits too. you and I have already discussed how being married to a suitmaker doesn't result in "free" jump outfits and repairs we just pay in different ways ohhh, how we pay ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
