#58
I appreciate your post.
I guess the question as it is stated is open to too much interpretation.
Can a man and women be just friends?
Well, which men and women?
Also, define the term ‘friends.’
To me the film clip here implied straight, younger than middle aged, sexually active adults - at least one of whom find the other attractive.
‘Friends” I took to mean someone you only think of in the manner you would one of your same-sex friends. You would no more think of this person sexually than you would your sister or brother.
I guess that’s a lot to assume, but that’s what has been in my head.
I agree, though. Things are different as you age and mature. So I suppose I’ve really been thinking of people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
Ok, if that's the definition, it's impossible. I've certainly had sexual thoughts about female friends, but I don't indulge them or dote on them. I certainly wouldn't act on them. I think that's really the crux of this conversation. I get the feeling that many who have contributed to this thread believe that a married man is helpless to do anything but comply if an attractive enough woman offers up sex. I honestly don't believe that we're that weak.
I agree, though. Things are different as you age and mature. So I suppose I’ve really been thinking of people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
I've been thinking about people of all ages, except maybe seniors, since I'm still in my 40's, I'm not qualified to make an observation for them. As I noted, one of my closest friends in the world, has been my friend since I was 16 or 17. Friends all through my 20's and 30's. I've always found her hot, and vice versa. As I pointed out in the other thread, I met more girls because of her than I can shake a stick at.