Sure, a single man can definitely enjoy the company of a female. He can also very well give off the impression he's around her only for friendship, deep down though, his sexual desire for her is ever-present, which is completely natural. Sexual attraction/tension is the fuel that keeps "friendship" with a woman alive for a man.
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Posted by lisabethur8.....and some are strong enough not toPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by BoomShakalakaBoom
A man who stays around a woman purely for "friendship" is either gay, completely out of touch with his instincts/feelings or self-deluded as hell.
Haha
I choose not to have a friend who takes sneaky sly glances (or sometimes overt stares) at my breasts and arse
👁👁 click to expand
lol
some are really good at not doing that.
they probably are gay and just wanna have a cool female gal pal. click to expandclick to expand
Lol
Posted by Mr_PinchyDidn't mean to sound defensive, it's just my direct style 🙂Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Mr_PinchyPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
I think most of the women here would like to think that their best male friend just isn't like all the other man-pigs around and that somehow he doesn't look like that at her. click to expand
Having sexual interest for a female (in this case a "female friend") does not make a man a pig. Our only true and deepest desire as species is to survive, aka reproducing aka having sex. click to expand
It's just a figure of speech, no need to be defensive. click to expandclick to expand

Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomDirect style should include tolerance of direct...man-pig jokes!Posted by Mr_PinchyPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Mr_PinchyPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
I think most of the women here would like to think that their best male friend just isn't like all the other man-pigs around and that somehow he doesn't look like that at her. click to expand
Having sexual interest for a female (in this case a "female friend") does not make a man a pig. Our only true and deepest desire as species is to survive, aka reproducing aka having sex. click to expand
It's just a figure of speech, no need to be defensive. click to expand
Didn't mean to sound defensive, it's just my direct style click to expandclick to expand

Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomDo you look at women's boobs when talking to them?Posted by lisabethur8Posted by BoomShakalakaBoom
A man who stays around a woman purely for "friendship" is either gay, completely out of touch with his instincts/feelings or self-deluded as hell.
lol
every guy in college i have met..
i love their company
but i dont want them romantically.
but wow they really love to be with me. cause why they drive miles and miles to be with me or wait for me..
i was really appreciative of it though.
maybe some guys find some girls very nice company.
even if they know they aren't gonna be "more"...
i used to think it's cruel to be around them.
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Sure, a single man can definitely enjoy the company of a female. He can also very well give off the impression he's around her only for friendship, deep down though, his sexual desire for her is ever-present, which is completely natural. Sexual attraction/tension is the fuel that keeps "friendship" with a woman alive for a man. click to expandclick to expand
Posted by SmidgeBelieving that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her.Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expandclick to expand

Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomUnless he finds her grossly unattractive?Posted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expandclick to expand
Posted by MyStarsShineBeauty is in the eye of the beholder 😛Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expand
Unless he finds her grossly unattractive? click to expandclick to expand

Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomNo, if you really find her gross lolPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expand
Unless he finds her grossly unattractive? click to expand
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder click to expandclick to expand
Still want to have sex with her?

Posted by Smidge"Anything with a pulse" comes to mindPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expand
I was speaking for myself, not him.
But are you saying that all men are sexually attracted to all women? click to expandclick to expand
Ewww...
Posted by MyStarsShineIf I really find her gross.. I can have some chit-chat and casual conversation every once in a while, sure no problem, but anything more than that? No. Luckily we all have different tastes though!Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expand
Unless he finds her grossly unattractive? click to expand
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder click to expand
No, if you really find her gross lol
Still want to have sex with her?
click to expandclick to expand
Posted by SmidgeI'm saying that if a man has any type of sustained interest for a particular woman, sexual attraction (on whichever degree) is always in the equation.Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expand
I was speaking for myself, not him.
But are you saying that all men are sexually attracted to all women? click to expandclick to expand

Posted by MyStarsShinePosted by BoomShakalakaBoom
A man who stays around a woman purely for "friendship" is either gay, completely out of touch with his instincts/feelings or self-deluded as hell.
Haha
I choose not to have a friend who takes sneaky sly glances (or sometimes overt stares) at my breasts and arse
👁👁 click to expandclick to expand
The guys I know they are not sleazy like that. They are really nice guys. They just want to be with me 😆

Posted by pisceswoman123Are ya sure lady? Trying to kiss you when their friend is your man?Posted by MyStarsShineThe guys I know they are not sleazy like that. They are really nice guys. They just want to be with me click to expandPosted by BoomShakalakaBoom
A man who stays around a woman purely for "friendship" is either gay, completely out of touch with his instincts/feelings or self-deluded as hell.
Haha
I choose not to have a friend who takes sneaky sly glances (or sometimes overt stares) at my breasts and arse
👁👁 click to expandclick to expand
Sounds a bit dodgy....
Lol

Posted by SmidgeYes grossPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expand
I was speaking for myself, not him.
But are you saying that all men are sexually attracted to all women? click to expand
"Anything with a pulse" comes to mind
Ewww... click to expand
😬😬 click to expandclick to expand
😆

Posted by MyStarsShinePosted by pisceswoman123Posted by MyStarsShinePosted by BoomShakalakaBoom
A man who stays around a woman purely for "friendship" is either gay, completely out of touch with his instincts/feelings or self-deluded as hell.
Haha
I choose not to have a friend who takes sneaky sly glances (or sometimes overt stares) at my breasts and arse
👁👁 click to expand
The guys I know they are not sleazy like that. They are really nice guys. They just want to be with me click to expand
Are ya sure lady? Trying to kiss you when their friend is your man?
Sounds a bit dodgy....
Lol click to expandclick to expand
Lol
Only if they are drunk. Otherwise they are really well behaved and friendly.
The only way I can see true friendship develop (albeit..can you really call it friendship when there is sexual attraction involved?) between a (straight) man and a woman is through this very unlikely scenario: at some point the guy acknowledges his sexual attraction to her, she's fine with it, as long as he's willing and mature enough to accept and respect the friendship boundary.
Sounds too complicated 😄
Sounds too complicated 😄
Posted by SmidgeI know. My point is though, you claimed to have had platonic friendships with men in the past. From how you experienced the friendship, sure! If the guy never crossed the friendship boundaries it all seemed fine and dandy. However, if those friends of yours were straight men, there is no way there wasn't any degree of sexual attraction that kept them glued to you, so by default they couldn't have been platonic friendships, which is why I call it a delusion.Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by SmidgePosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Smidge
I've done it, yes.
That's what I thought too in my 20's.
Time tends to take care of our self-delusions, though. click to expand
Where is the delusion? click to expand
Believing that a (straight) man can be purely platonical with a female without some degree of sexual attraction to her. click to expand
I was speaking for myself, not him.
But are you saying that all men are sexually attracted to all women? click to expand
I'm saying that if a man has any type of sustained interest for a particular woman, sex (on whichever degree) is always in the equation. click to expand
Well, I'm not a man. click to expandclick to expand

How about looking at an exes social media who posts sexy pictures? Is that crossing the line?

Posted by MrMars
So if you caught feelings for your guy friend and he's like you gotta chill it's it mutual. What is your next move?
This must be a guy thing (for the most part), because I can find a guy attractive and not have sexual thoughts about him when we're together. If the feelings are not reciprocated, any romantic interest I have eventually dies away, but I'd still like to maintain the friendship because it's just as valuable to me as a romantic/sexual relationship.
That said, there's nothing wrong in rejecting a friendship due to not wanting to be strictly platonic with someone you're attracted to. I think for some people, it's also an issue of time management, regarding future prospects. Like how much time will you actually have to spend with this non-romantic partner when you are busy searching for other prospects, in addition to all the other obligations of life.
So I get it, it's just not something I identify with it.

Posted by DreamyboyLadies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems fucking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to fuck you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day

Only long term friendships (10+ years) I've had with opposite sex are with gay men.

Posted by DreamyboyI’m sure they are out there...but I haven’t seen it.Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by Dreamyboy
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
Ladies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems fucking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to fuck you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day click to expand
I have yet to meet a guy who wants to be just friends with a girl he’s really attracted to. They either maintain the friendship and hope they’d get a chance or they drop it completely. The only way is if the guy starts to lose attraction to her I think click to expandclick to expand
Was friends with this dude for 7 years. We even had the whole “I’m not attracted to you, love you like a sister/brother” convo.
Guess what? He made a move. AWKWARD

Posted by DreamyboyMeh. Gay men make better friends imo.Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by Dreamyboy
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
Ladies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems fucking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to fuck you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day click to expand
I have yet to meet a guy who wants to be just friends with a girl he’s really attracted to. They either maintain the friendship and hope they’d get a chance or they drop it completely. The only way is if the guy starts to lose attraction to her I think click to expand
I’m sure they are out there...but I haven’t seen it.
Was friends with this dude for 7 years. We even had the whole “I’m not attracted to you, love you like a sister/brother” convo.
Guess what? He made a move. AWKWARD
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HAH I’m not surprised 😂
But unicorns do exist apparently. Just gotta find that awesome guy to be a friend with that is straight and platonic. Let me know when you find him so we could make a thread with headcounts of these guys for science click to expandclick to expand
Will give you genuine compliments.
Help you shop.
Excellent wingman’s if your single.
Perfect safety blanket if your in a relationship.
Give awesome bj tips 😁

Posted by LadyNeptuneNo agendaPosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by Dreamyboy
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
Ladies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems fucking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to fuck you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day click to expand
I have yet to meet a guy who wants to be just friends with a girl he’s really attracted to. They either maintain the friendship and hope they’d get a chance or they drop it completely. The only way is if the guy starts to lose attraction to her I think click to expand
I’m sure they are out there...but I haven’t seen it.
Was friends with this dude for 7 years. We even had the whole “I’m not attracted to you, love you like a sister/brother” convo.
Guess what? He made a move. AWKWARD
click to expand
HAH I’m not surprised 😂
But unicorns do exist apparently. Just gotta find that awesome guy to be a friend with that is straight and platonic. Let me know when you find him so we could make a thread with headcounts of these guys for science click to expand
Meh. Gay men make better friends imo.
Will give you genuine compliments.
Help you shop.
Excellent wingman’s if your single.
Perfect safety blanket if your in a relationship.
Give awesome bj tips 😁
click to expandclick to expand
More fun than straight guys
Very in tune with women
More interesting conversationalists
👍
Posted by MyStarsShinelike what? ;pPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by Dreamyboy
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
Ladies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems treetrunking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to treetrunk you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day click to expand
I have yet to meet a guy who wants to be just friends with a girl he’s really attracted to. They either maintain the friendship and hope they’d get a chance or they drop it completely. The only way is if the guy starts to lose attraction to her I think click to expand
I’m sure they are out there...but I haven’t seen it.
Was friends with this dude for 7 years. We even had the whole “I’m not attracted to you, love you like a sister/brother” convo.
Guess what? He made a move. AWKWARD
click to expand
HAH I’m not surprised 😂
But unicorns do exist apparently. Just gotta find that awesome guy to be a friend with that is straight and platonic. Let me know when you find him so we could make a thread with headcounts of these guys for science click to expand
Meh. Gay men make better friends imo.
Will give you genuine compliments.
Help you shop.
Excellent wingman’s if your single.
Perfect safety blanket if your in a relationship.
Give awesome bj tips 😁
click to expand
No agenda
More fun than straight guys
Very in tune with women
More interesting conversationalists
👍
click to expandclick to expand
makeup and hair style s and shopping and name brands... and boys..
u can get that from women too

Posted by lisabethur8I find gay men more animated and charismatic than straight men, in general...so if I choose male friends, I prefer gay guysPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by LadyNeptunePosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by Dreamyboy
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
Ladies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems treetrunking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to treetrunk you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day click to expand
I have yet to meet a guy who wants to be just friends with a girl he’s really attracted to. They either maintain the friendship and hope they’d get a chance or they drop it completely. The only way is if the guy starts to lose attraction to her I think click to expand
I’m sure they are out there...but I haven’t seen it.
Was friends with this dude for 7 years. We even had the whole “I’m not attracted to you, love you like a sister/brother” convo.
Guess what? He made a move. AWKWARD
click to expand
HAH I’m not surprised 😂
But unicorns do exist apparently. Just gotta find that awesome guy to be a friend with that is straight and platonic. Let me know when you find him so we could make a thread with headcounts of these guys for science click to expand
Meh. Gay men make better friends imo.
Will give you genuine compliments.
Help you shop.
Excellent wingman’s if your single.
Perfect safety blanket if your in a relationship.
Give awesome bj tips 😁
click to expand
No agenda
More fun than straight guys
Very in tune with women
More interesting conversationalists
👍
click to expand
like what? ;p
makeup and hair style s and shopping and name brands... and boys..
u can get that from women too click to expandclick to expand
Women friends I have plenty of
I dont have female friends at the moment, by choice. The only women that I need in my current life are my Libra fiancee, my sisters and my mother.
Years ago when I was still single and being promiscuous, I had tons of female "friends". All of them I ended up having sex with at some point or another.
Years ago when I was still single and being promiscuous, I had tons of female "friends". All of them I ended up having sex with at some point or another.
Posted by ArkansassyDo they know you feel some type of sexual attraction for them? Real friends need to be honest with one another after all, right?
I have female friends.. and have no issue controlling myself.
Posted by ArkansassyThats fine if both of you are fine with it, and if you're single.Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Arkansassy
I have female friends.. and have no issue controlling myself.
Do they know you feel some type of sexual attraction for them? Real friends need to be honest with one another after all, right? click to expand
You can have sexual attraction to someone and not act on it..
And yes they know. click to expandclick to expand
If you have a gf, good luck trying to convince her that you spending time with that friend you are sexually attracted with, should be no cause of concern to her.
Posted by ArkansassyWould you feel the same way about it if it were your gf who spent time alone with another guy she feels sexually attracted to?Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by ArkansassyPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Arkansassy
I have female friends.. and have no issue controlling myself.
Do they know you feel some type of sexual attraction for them? Real friends need to be honest with one another after all, right? click to expand
You can have sexual attraction to someone and not act on it..
And yes they know. click to expand
Thats fine if both of you are fine with it, and if you're single.
If you have a gf, good luck trying to convince her that you spending time with that friend you are sexually attracted with, should be no cause of concern to her. click to expand
I typically only date women that would have no issue with that. click to expandclick to expand

I objectively and logically can understand that my best guy friends are attractive to most women.
However to me, on an attraction level, they all look like penisless Ken dolls with no genitalia. My libido doesn't react to others, while I am committed to the person I am with. I can see something as nice to look at, but it's all "meh" to me.
However to me, on an attraction level, they all look like penisless Ken dolls with no genitalia. My libido doesn't react to others, while I am committed to the person I am with. I can see something as nice to look at, but it's all "meh" to me.
If a guy is in a committed relationship with a woman, I dont see how it would be right for the relationship if the guy consciously invests sexual energy (which should be invested in your partner) in another female. I dont see how this would help your relationship with your gf, assuming she is your priority.
I really think it is a matter of getting your priorities right, and acting like a grown up
I really think it is a matter of getting your priorities right, and acting like a grown up
Posted by ArkansassyTo me that simply means you aren't ready for a committed relationship yetPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by ArkansassyPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by ArkansassyPosted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by Arkansassy
I have female friends.. and have no issue controlling myself.
Do they know you feel some type of sexual attraction for them? Real friends need to be honest with one another after all, right? click to expand
You can have sexual attraction to someone and not act on it..
And yes they know. click to expand
Thats fine if both of you are fine with it, and if you're single.
If you have a gf, good luck trying to convince her that you spending time with that friend you are sexually attracted with, should be no cause of concern to her. click to expand
I typically only date women that would have no issue with that. click to expand
Would you feel the same way about it if it were your gf who spent time alone with another guy she feels sexually attracted to? click to expand
I wouldn't mind. click to expandclick to expand
Posted by ArkansassyExcept, you are already "acting on it" since you are making the conscious choice of entertaining your sexual desires for this other woman every time you "choose" to go and see her, aka acting on it.Posted by BoomShakalakaBoom
If a guy is in a committed relationship with a woman, I dont see how it would be right for the relationship if the guy consciously invests sexual energy (which should be invested in your partner) in another female. I dont see how this would help your relationship with your gf, assuming she is your priority.
I really think it is a matter of getting your priorities right, and acting like a grown up
You can be sexually attracted to someone and not act on it... you know, like a mature adult. click to expandclick to expand

It's freaken hard to do, and in my experiences, it's not until either one of us is taken that it becomes possible to maintain a platonic relationship.

Posted by nikkistar❤️
I objectively and logically can understand that my best guy friends are attractive to most women.
However to me, on an attraction level, they all look like penisless Ken dolls with no genitalia. My libido doesn't react to others, while I am committed to the person I am with. I can see something as nice to look at, but it's all "meh" to me.

Posted by MrMarsDepends on personality but i'd be really tempted to make it physical I suppose. However, it really depends on their personality but then again your friends so you probably like who they are. I don't know I'd be tempted if I was single.
If you're friends with someone and find them attractive , would you find yourself able to maintain a purely platonic relationship?
Posted by ArkansassyFace it, you feel confronted about the fact you aren't willing or ready to do what it takes to be in a committed relationship. You want to be serious with someone but then also keep the benefits of singlehood. Thats how teenagers work. Im assuming you're a grown man, that is my only assumption. Now, start acting like one 🙂Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomPosted by ArkansassyPosted by BoomShakalakaBoom
If a guy is in a committed relationship with a woman, I dont see how it would be right for the relationship if the guy consciously invests sexual energy (which should be invested in your partner) in another female. I dont see how this would help your relationship with your gf, assuming she is your priority.
I really think it is a matter of getting your priorities right, and acting like a grown up
You can be sexually attracted to someone and not act on it... you know, like a mature adult. click to expand
Except, you are already "acting on it" since you are making the conscious choice of entertaining your sexual desires for this other woman, every time you "choose" to go and see her, aka acting on it. click to expand
1. You assume that I "go see them" because I'm sexually attracted to them.. and not because they are a friend.
2. You assume that my partner has an issue with me being around those I find sexually attractive.
3. You assume that all relationships exist only in the perfect theoretical construct you build for them.
4. You assume too much. click to expandclick to expand

I posted this in another thread but it is relevant here too:
Yes, but here's the thing (only in my opinion and experience of course):
For me to be a platonic friend with a woman whom I'm attracted to, either she:
A) Has to work with me. This is a no go for me under any and all circumstances. Don't wanna ever risk something happening at work only because I couldn't control my peen. At my last job, had a great work wife. We'd chat when we did team happy hours, and even when she worked remote she and I messaged through Google hangouts from everything to work to my love life and our careers. We definitely had an attraction but neither of us would ever act on it or acknowledge it. Also because she was in a LTR. Leads me to my next point...
B) Has to already be in a relationship with one of my bros. Not gonna be the wedge that messes up a happy home. Good friends with women who are into long relationships turning into marriage shortly with my bros.
In either of these situations, I can acknowledge in my mind that these women are attractive, but I'm never going to try to make a move.
Now, if I'm interested in a woman, we date for a bit, and then she decides that she doesn't want to do anything romantically anymore but remain friends while I'm still interested in her, I cant oblige. I tell em that it would be painful for me to only be friends while I harbor intense romantic feelings. So if this happens, I usually just end up leaving with professionalism while letting them know that if they ever initiate contact with me, nothing's changing and I'm not gonna become your friendzoned friend. Leaves the door ever so slightly open.
Yes, but here's the thing (only in my opinion and experience of course):
For me to be a platonic friend with a woman whom I'm attracted to, either she:
A) Has to work with me. This is a no go for me under any and all circumstances. Don't wanna ever risk something happening at work only because I couldn't control my peen. At my last job, had a great work wife. We'd chat when we did team happy hours, and even when she worked remote she and I messaged through Google hangouts from everything to work to my love life and our careers. We definitely had an attraction but neither of us would ever act on it or acknowledge it. Also because she was in a LTR. Leads me to my next point...
B) Has to already be in a relationship with one of my bros. Not gonna be the wedge that messes up a happy home. Good friends with women who are into long relationships turning into marriage shortly with my bros.
In either of these situations, I can acknowledge in my mind that these women are attractive, but I'm never going to try to make a move.
Now, if I'm interested in a woman, we date for a bit, and then she decides that she doesn't want to do anything romantically anymore but remain friends while I'm still interested in her, I cant oblige. I tell em that it would be painful for me to only be friends while I harbor intense romantic feelings. So if this happens, I usually just end up leaving with professionalism while letting them know that if they ever initiate contact with me, nothing's changing and I'm not gonna become your friendzoned friend. Leaves the door ever so slightly open.

I've got a handful of male friends and haven't had feelings for them ever. A couple go back all the way back to elementary school.
I've also had a couple male friends where there's been attraction and chemistry between us but we don't really act on it...just lots of flirting cause I'm a flirt and like being playful - that doesn't mean I wanna act on those feelings necessarily though...lol.
This prob didn't answer the question but whatevs 😂🙃
I've also had a couple male friends where there's been attraction and chemistry between us but we don't really act on it...just lots of flirting cause I'm a flirt and like being playful - that doesn't mean I wanna act on those feelings necessarily though...lol.
This prob didn't answer the question but whatevs 😂🙃
Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomLol this is why men are men.
The only way I can see true friendship develop (albeit..can you really call it friendship when there is sexual attraction involved?) between a (straight) man and a woman is through this very unlikely scenario: at some point the guy acknowledges his sexual attraction to her, she's fine with it, as long as he's willing and mature enough to accept and respect the friendship boundary.
Sounds too complicated

it doesn't last anymore for me for some reason.. unless it's in the work place but even that don't count.
Posted by MademoiselleFiskI'm kinda offended with this one. I think my mind needs to be stimulated before my second head can think :p
So in summary, majority of men really do lead with their dicks. *takes notes*
There are levels to superficiality..
Posted by pinkbird03I'm sure you don't need me to help you out with this answer 🙂
How about looking at an exes social media who posts sexy pictures? Is that crossing the line?
Posted by FleshpotThanks for the well spoken response. When that romantic interest dies, does that not mean this man loses his sexual appeal? I guess there are levels to it. If a man has attractive characteristics and does not make a move to disqualify him from a platonic relationship he is bound there.Posted by MrMarsThis must be a guy thing (for the most part), because I can find a guy attractive and not have sexual thoughts about him when we're together. If the feelings are not reciprocated, any romantic interest I have eventually dies away, but I'd still like to maintain the friendship because it's just as valuable to me as a romantic/sexual relationship.
So if you caught feelings for your guy friend and he's like you gotta chill it's it mutual. What is your next move?
That said, there's nothing wrong in rejecting a friendship due to not wanting to be strictly platonic with someone you're attracted to. I think for some people, it's also an issue of time management, regarding future prospects. Like how much time will you actually have to spend with this non-romantic partner when you are busy searching for other prospects, in addition to all the other obligations of life.
So I get it, it's just not something I identify with it. click to expandclick to expand
Posted by LadyNeptuneI think he could've worded a few things with some discretion but he's about right. If he finds you attractive it's in his biological nature to attempt to mate. Not that it's an excuse..just the way I guess men with masculine energy are programmed.Posted by Dreamyboy
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
Ladies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems treetrunking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to treetrunk you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day click to expandclick to expand
Posted by LadyNeptuneThis kinda proves my point, I'm sure this is why you have your woman friends for. Straight men aren't good for these things.Posted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by DreamyboyPosted by LadyNeptunePosted by Dreamyboy
That’s hard as hell. If I find a lady friend of mines attractive, I’m gonna flirt with her and say all kinds of things to get in those panties. I could maintain a friendship with the opposite sex while having casual sex though. No biggie for me.
Ladies pay attention. This is how men view their friendships. They have no problems treetrunking a friend and maintaining the friendship.
So when you tell him you can only be 'just friends' that doesn't magically make his dick soft or kill his desire to treetrunk you...no matter how much you wish it too. PSA for the day click to expand
I have yet to meet a guy who wants to be just friends with a girl he’s really attracted to. They either maintain the friendship and hope they’d get a chance or they drop it completely. The only way is if the guy starts to lose attraction to her I think click to expand
I’m sure they are out there...but I haven’t seen it.
Was friends with this dude for 7 years. We even had the whole “I’m not attracted to you, love you like a sister/brother” convo.
Guess what? He made a move. AWKWARD
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HAH I’m not surprised 😂
But unicorns do exist apparently. Just gotta find that awesome guy to be a friend with that is straight and platonic. Let me know when you find him so we could make a thread with headcounts of these guys for science click to expand
Meh. Gay men make better friends imo.
Will give you genuine compliments.
Help you shop.
Excellent wingman’s if your single.
Perfect safety blanket if your in a relationship.
Give awesome bj tips 😁
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Posted by BoomShakalakaBoomI think we are mentally in sync bro 😂👌🏼Posted by Arkansassy
I have female friends.. and have no issue controlling myself.
Do they know you feel some type of sexual attraction for them? Real friends need to be honest with one another after all, right? click to expandclick to expand
Posted by nikkistarAs previously mentioned , beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. A woman can be physically attractive to most men but still be disqualified as a sexual mate based off her other characteristics. My question is if you find a friend sexually attractive is it possible to truthfully remain platonic.
I objectively and logically can understand that my best guy friends are attractive to most women.
However to me, on an attraction level, they all look like penisless Ken dolls with no genitalia. My libido doesn't react to others, while I am committed to the person I am with. I can see something as nice to look at, but it's all "meh" to me.
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