peachypeach 1 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Why or why not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahLancaster 155 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Sure. But sometimes the question is 'should' he maintain a friendship with a female, especially if one of them is in a romantic relationship with someone else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boltnrun 1,209 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 So men can only have platonic friendships with ugly women if they're in a relationship? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Batya33 1,888 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 So men can only have platonic friendships with ugly women if they're in a relationship? Exactly. I'm a gal and I have had male platonic friends most of my life and I am not ugly (well these days at 53, running myself ragged perhaps not as cute anymore but....) - and yes it was platonic and very, very rewarding. Still is. I know of quite a number of men who cheated on their partners with women who were far from conventionally attractive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Snyder 58 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Some can, some can't. The problem is, many women are attractive and men love them. If the man is in a relationship and in love with their SO, sometimes it's easier - the SO looks more attractive to him because he's in love with her. Many good people, who have integrity, tend to be naturally monogamous, including men, when in love. Don't ever underestimate the power of love. The following does not apply to most men, only a small percentage: I'm a life coach and an empath, and I do have some beautiful lady friends (one looks like Meg Ryan).......but I know they don't want to kiss me, so I don't want to kiss them - ever. However, if I meet a woman who has the hots for me........ I might not be able to be friends with her.... because it's too tempting..with the chemistry that she projects with her feelings, I might slip up and give in to her charms. So, when single, can I be friends with women? - sometimes, it depends on the circumstances. If I'm in a relationship, I don't care how hot she is. I'm not that easy, lol There are about 3 to 5 percent of men who are like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseman2 2,275 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Replied in your other thread on this topic: https://www.enotalone.com/forum/showthread.php?t=563232&p=7192043&viewfull=1#post7192043Why or why not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hollyj 1,411 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 So men can only have platonic friendships with ugly women if they're in a relationship? LOL.... OP, of course they can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RayRay63 89 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Yes, but only after you have known her for long enough to know that you are not romantically attracted to her. Otherwise, it can end badly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hollyj 1,411 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Yes, but only after you have known her for long enough to know that you are not romantically attracted to her. Otherwise, it can end badly. Its her boss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smackie9 521 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Can with restraint, and boundaries set. But them not thinking about smashing you? no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pippy longstocking 730 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Yes of course they can .....besides every man is different ..no one can give an answer on behalf of all men Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RayRay63 89 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Its her boss. It's going to end badly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cherylyn 344 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Yes, it's possible as long as you remember to remain friends and nothing more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abitbroken 1,294 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Your boss doesn't want to be your friend, nor have a relationship. If that is why you are asking. And you are assuming that you are attractive to him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BackBone 1 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Not all men are the same. I would like to be more than friends with a very attractive girl. That said. If I’m in a relationship, which I am currently, I would control myself and would try not to be close friends. I would remove myself from any temptation. So, platonic would be very difficult to impossible. Difficult would be when my GF has a hot friend that is out of bounds. So, it is possible. It all depends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn 83 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Yes you can as long as you remain honest with your intentions :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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