Yea, that's the question of the day; Is it possible for a man and woman to be just friends? Is it possible for a man and a woman to be just friends without some form of emotions creeping in? Nope...I don't think so. Well, that's just me, but I will speak on why I think it is impossible.



Throw a woman and a man in house, and restrict them from leaving the premises for one month. It is almost guaranteed that they would start to develop strong feelings for each other, even if they never found each other attractive the first time they saw each other. This is the same reason why there is a lot of sleeping around among coworkers; being in close proximity with someone day in day out over a long period of time makes people develop feelings for each other.








I remember one time last year, I was in a bus heading home and there was this man and woman sitting beside me. From their conversation, I got to realize that they were friends that worked in the same establishment and went home together, daily. The man was married, the lady on the other hand was single. Although they tried to keep their conversation very light, it was obvious to the discerning eyes that they had developed strong feelings for each other. Just before they dropped, the lady complained that she had been having problems removing her necklace and asked the man to help her. As the man fondled with the neckpiece, I wonder if the man knew what he was getting himself into.


I just don't think a man and a woman can be friends. I see that as someone having a pet chicken; he/she is going to eat that chicken one day. Don't get me wrong; I am not talking of very casual friends that see each other at the bar or on the streets every now and then. I am talking about a man and woman that see each other and hangout quite often.



As Harry said in the classic Meg Ryan movie from the 80s (When Harry Met Sally) 'men and women can't be just friends because the sex part always gets in the way.' This doesn't mean that all men and women that are or were friends usually end up having sex, but both parties would be lying if they said they never thought about it...and this is the major problem. The guy starts thinking maybe he should make a move, sometimes confusing the way the girl acts comfortable around him for flirting. And the girl might not want that at all. Most times, girls like to have a boyfriend they have all the emotional ups and downs with, and then that male friend they can just be on a platonic level with, and discuss some of their problems and deep secrets with. I guess it gives them a balance.



With all these said, I am not an sociologist, I am just speaking on my personal experience, those of my close friends, and those of strangers I have watched from afar. So, you don't have to agree with anything I said in this article.


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Its very possible......

prahcetomi:
Its very possible......

Hmm! Are you sure?

It's very possible. Especially if she has a boyfriend and she's loyal.

Hardly possible.

Sure they can be friends...Not just friends but Best friends and am a living example.

its very possible because I have lots of male friends than female friends

Yap......
It's very possible




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SeverusSnape:
Hardly possible.

Thank you.

it is possible but very torturous

Not a pleasant experience for any guy no matter how much and how long he smartly hide it

SANDOSKI:
Yap......
It's very possible




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Its impossible for me and you to be JUST friends

Hell no!

AnodaIT:
it is possible but very torturous

Not a pleasant experience for any guy no matter how much and how long he smartly hide it

Exactly! So, in other words, it is not possible. Cos in the mind of the guy, he wants something more.

iykekelvins:
Its impossible for me and you to be JUST friends

Swithrt,


Very very very very very very very very very very •Impossible •

cruzita:
its very possible because I have lots of male friends than female friends

Most of you girls shouting "I have more or prefer male friends than females" you may never know the torture we pass through every night when you leave, even when we have our gf.

SANDOSKI:


Swithrt,


Very very very very very very very very very very •Impossible •

Baby, my love for you strong pass the love. Way Buhari get for Naija

It is very possible. Infact I have a bestie who is a male, the best friend anyone can think of. We talk about virtually every thing and still Love, respect and are loyal to our boo/bae.

iykekelvins:
Baby, my love for you strong pass the love. Way Buhari get for Naija

My Jewel, I luv ya too

SANDOSKI:




My Jewel, I luv ya too

You're a rare gem

iykekelvins:
You're a rare gem

My*sugar

kay29000:

Hmm! Are you sure?

Very sure

possible. I have lots of male friends that I am more close to...

SANDOSKI:




My*sugar

Yes. A Platonic friendship. I've got a lot of male friends and I can't afford to lose them. They are so special to me.

Not at all possible.

I think it's possible if one/both parties keep hiding their feelings.

cruzita:
its very possible because I have lots of male friends than female friends

If only you knew their thoughts

jopretty:
It is very possible. Infact I have a bestie who is a male, the best friend anyone can think of. We talk about virtually every thing and still Love, respect and are loyal to our boo/bae.

Speak for yourself O
Dont speak for the guy

Countrygirl:
I think it's possible if one/both parties keep hiding their feelings.

Thank you for being realistic with your answer.

Countrygirl:
I think it's possible if one/both parties keep hiding their feelings.

Thank you for being realistic with your answer.

So most girls on the thread think it is possible and even go ahead to say they have male friends they are very close with. If only they knew what was running through the minds of those boys.