Can a back massage ever be purely platonic?

[Anonymous]

like between a guy & a girl.

I'm sure in some cases it could be...but most of the time its...what?

[Anonymous]

Hmm, not something I do to my platonic "girl" friends. Hugs, pats on back, and friendly touch sure. Massages are more sensual in my opinion and I would not cross that boundary unless I was interested in being more than friends, or if she was going through really hard times and really needed to kill some stress.

[Asker]

so if a guy voluntarily gives a back massage...there's a hidden motive or interest or something.

what if he asks for one?

[Opinion Owner]

Yes, I'm sure he thinks you are cute and is interested in exploring other possibilities than just friends.

[Asker]

thanks :) I'll keep that in mind

[Opinion Owner]

Yep, no problem.

[Shaun]

Every time I've given a massage the intent wasn't platonic. I dunno, maybe?

[Azul_04]

There is always an underlying attraction/intention when this happens. This guy at work told me he could really use a massage, let's be serious...we all k ow what that means.

[Anonymous4Ever]

Haha, hey I resent that! =P I can remember at least one time with one girl that I said that, who I was not trying to sleep with. It was about a month after I got out of some stressful stuff with this other girl, and I was really stressed at work. I just needed some tenderness and relaxation. I was taking a break from woman at the time. She was interested though and said she wanted to take me home. If I bump into her again, I might take her up on the offer =) It doesn't always mean that...

[Anonymous4Ever]

but I generally agree.

[Azul_04]

Thanks for proving my point lol. Someone is always interested.

[-StillWater-]

Most of the time it's purely platonic. Ad least when I give massages...