Can guys and girls be friends?

[ckBejug]

Thank you for educating us not-so-wise one's. Where would the world be without people like you?

a TERRIBLE place, of course!

[gevo]

In my class, there is a girl, the first day I saw her I knew we would become close. 10 months later we are very good friends, we act like an old married couple. People in class say "You two act like you've been dating for years." I haven't asked her out on a date type deal, yet. She's said before "We are just friends." But on the other hand, she's done/said stuff to make me think there could be more. So right now I'm not going after the romantic part, if we just stay friends then it's fine with me, if something else happens, then even better. I know I will always adore her and remain good friends after school ends this December.
So ya, I think guys and girls can be friends.

The difference between your case and what i beleive is more relevant to answer yes to the original question is.. that you "wouldnt" mind u say if something more happens, meaning apparantly you would not mind to go out with her and whatever else.. but the point is being friends.. and staying friends.. for example i could have my girlfriend.. and still be very close with my other female friends.. as much as people tell me its not possible.. they are wrong.. cause im doing it allready.. haha.. one of my best friends is of the opposite gender and we have been best friends for over 4 years.. havent touched her in any way other than friends.. and been out countless times.. so its very easily possible...

[gevo]

Have you guys ever heard of this?

The Ladder Theory

So, what do you think... Can guys and girls ever just be friends?

Yes they can be just friends.. but that doesnt mean on is not attracted to the other in a sexual way as well on a more deeper friendship level.. being attracted sexually is not bad.. its obvious if you are or are not. but if you were to lust and want sex from your friends.. well thats then changin gthe "friendship" status... so it depends on individual as i see it.. My best friends is a girl and i have not had sex with her, and i dont see a problem in saying that i love someone as a friend.. its very udnerstandable and possible.. i know.. cause im in it.. .. lol.. basically then.. yes. guys and girls can be just friends.. as much as some peopel cant see tht.. or cant be that way. others can.

[dusken]

In dire straits.

[Emil]

Someone you're attracted to and want to go out with. You are technically being her friend under false pretenses. You want her. End of story. The whole point of this thread is can you ne friends w/someone without wanting to be with them. Can guys and girls be friends minus the sexual attracion?Whereby you should answer NO, because I am quite attracted to my female friend and would like to go out with her. Oh not-so-wise one.

Thank you for educating us not-so-wise one's. Where would the world be without people like you?

[ckBejug]

Then what is she oh wise one?

Someone you're attracted to and want to go out with. You are technically being her friend under false pretenses. You want her. End of story. The whole point of this thread is can you ne friends w/someone without wanting to be with them. Can guys and girls be friends minus the sexual attracion?Whereby you should answer NO, because I am quite attracted to my female friend and would like to go out with her. Oh not-so-wise one.

[Emil]

She is not really just your friend if you're sexually, more-than-friends-ly attracted to her.

Then what is she oh wise one?

[ckBejug]

In my class, there is a girl, the first day I saw her I knew we would become close. 10 months later we are very good friends, we act like an old married couple. People in class say "You two act like you've been dating for years." I haven't asked her out on a date type deal, yet. She's said before "We are just friends." But on the other hand, she's done/said stuff to make me think there could be more. So right now I'm not going after the romantic part, if we just stay friends then it's fine with me, if something else happens, then even better. I know I will always adore her and remain good friends after school ends this December.
So ya, I think guys and girls can be friends.

She is not really just your friend if you're sexually, more-than-friends-ly attracted to her.

[ckBejug]

For some strange reason women have a hard time connecting with women, why can't they do the same thing they do with the male friends with their female friends?

I have one or two slightly good male friends, if that. I have two incredibly great female friends I wouldn't know what to do without. I actually like having female friends more than I liked having male friends.

[Emil]

In my class, there is a girl, the first day I saw her I knew we would become close. 10 months later we are very good friends, we act like an old married couple. People in class say "You two act like you've been dating for years." I haven't asked her out on a date type deal, yet. She's said before "We are just friends." But on the other hand, she's done/said stuff to make me think there could be more. So right now I'm not going after the romantic part, if we just stay friends then it's fine with me, if something else happens, then even better. I know I will always adore her and remain good friends after school ends this December.
So ya, I think guys and girls can be friends.