Do you think platonic friendship really exists?

[Anonymous]

Yes

No

[ohsheeT]

Yes they do but we all know that there are times when one of you have other ideas.
And that's when the other person has to be big enough and say. Ok time out.

This is the way I see. It. Yes we both like each other. But for what reasons ... now we can try it but to be honest in the long run will it work out. I want to say yes. But we both know it wouldn't.. so now what do we do. do we keep it the way it is and always be friends
Or do we get naked right fck each other's brains out and one day end up not liking each other And not being friends. I always pick the friends. It's more meaningful and with everyone I have done this with. We are still very good friend to this day.. I have some very hot friends. But sometimes you just have to be honest with each other And yourselves

[CaptainOverthink]

Yes. It exists.
But it takes either strong values or simply not being attracted, from both parties.

But like someone said; It's rather likely sex has crossed the guys mind at some point, be it a thought in a moment of disgust or not.

Problem might be that it might be unspoked feelings that creeps up on people, so you might not know when it's platonic. But if say, you both have partners regularly on and off and you talk about your separate issues and have a healthy friendship like that then it's very possible to be platonic, yes.

[thatshydork]

Yes 100%. I had quite a few platonic guy friends in high school and it would’ve been weird if it wasn’t 100% platonic because all of them were either gay, in a relationship, gay and in a relationship, or older then 18 when I was still a minor. People often thought a guy friend of mine and I were dating though because we would often do coupley stuff like hold hands, hug all the time, and cuddle at assemblies/pep rallies, the thing is - he’s gay. Of course, people who barely talked to him didn’t know that, but he’s gay. I was also friends with a lot of guys girlfriends too (in fact, that’s how I met most of them). Then there’s the ones who were over 18 and I saw as my brother so if we did so happen to like each other, it would be both illegal and practically inc*st.

[Cynicaldreamer]

This question again... 🙄
Why is it so hard to believe men and women can be friends with no hidden motives or sexual tension? Not only is it possible, but it's quite common.

As long as both people state their intentions upfront (they're looking for a friendship), and there's no attraction there, guess what-

It's a friendship.
The majority of my friends are guys and we hang out, play video games, complain about work together... you know, things you do... with friends.

I feel bad for those of you that don't have platonic friends of the opposite sex because you're afraid they'll fall for you. Pretty sure not every person you meet will fall for you. I'm not being mean, just honest.

[Vegasrunner]

@Cynicaldreamer I think you've answered your own question. It's difficult to believe because it isn't something that normally happens. You're using your personal experience to generalize.

[Anonymous]

I can only cum through masturbation so usually after he cums in me a rub myself to orgasm, I can only cum around the time just before my period. I squirt everywhere and cry while he holds me and kisses me.

I dont like him masturbating unless it's over me. If he wakes up horny I don't want him running off to the bathroom jerking off to porn he can just have sex with me while I'm sleeping or jerk off over my tits or ass. Or if I'm on my period he can get a blowjob or jerk off over me in the shower.

[BoobSlayer]

Boob size?

[Screenwriter]

I think it certainly exists between friends who aren't sexually attracted to each other, no matter what their orientation is, and even between those who have a little spark.

Good friends support you in many ways. They listen to your bitching, consider your thoughts and feelings. Love you even when you're awful to yourself and sometimes to them. They grease the wheels of life in so many ways! Next to your family, they are essential.

[Smashingdoozy]

Absolutely. I've been friends with my friend group (which consists of men, women and non binary pals) since I was 13. I dated one of the girls for all of 3 months but now we're just friends and it was no big deal. A few of them have coupled up but they literally had crushes on eachother from the start and it was bound to happen. None of us can keep secrets either. We're all soooo see through it's actually hilarious

[BoopBoopBeep]

It helps if one of them is ugly. You value traits ABC. You look for traits ABC in the people you surround yourself with. Your best friend will be ABC and D, your S. O. will be ABC and you're doing them or ABCD and you're doing them. It doesn't take much to cross lines there.

[OlderAndWiser]

I read your question carefully and you did not limit it to a friendship between opposite sexes. Does platonic friendship exist? My best friend as known me for 52 years and I would do anything for him, just as I know he would do anything for me. Yes, platonic friendship exists

[Billlewis]

I've been fortunate enough to have had quite a few platonic friendships with women and I find it very rewarding. When she has something that she's not sure how to deal with, as a guy, I can often give her a different perspective than her girlfriends may be able to.

[blahdimirputin]

Depends on what one thinks is platonic.

I've had many guy friends throughout my life that had been there through ups and downs of life. I've been there for them too. These friendships feel safe and both sides don't feel them any different from the friendships with those of the same gender.

Anyway, I know a guy who once got into a bathtub alone, with a girl and had her change her clothes in front of him. And yet he called that as platonic. Platonic doesn't just mean two people who don't have sex. It also means that there isn't any romantic or sexual gestures that happen between the two.

P. S. This guy also dated me at some point and ended up cheating on me with this same girl.

[D_Bone_Steak]

Eh... between the sexes I have a high amount of doubt. Most of the time those so-called friendships are between a guy that will admit he wants to fuck her so bad behind the scenes and an attention whore using him as an emotional tampon just to have a guy listen to all her stupid mother fucking problems.

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

True friendship yes! But just like not everyone makes a good friend even if they’re same sex friends, the same can be said for being friends with someone of the opposite sex.. It’s about the character of the person and not their gender..

[BadApple69]

I have several girls who are friends. They are better friends at times then the guy friends I have. They are valuable friends I never want to lose them.

[Anemone978]

Yes but it is rare for neither to have feelings or something for the other... one of them usually likes the other more than a friend. But there are some true platonic friends.

[Simslover92]

I used to didn't believe guys and girls could be friends with one another but my boyfriend has proven me wrong since he has girl friends that he only sees in a platonic way and vice versa.

[Anonymous]

Many friendships are purely platonic, meaning they do not include sexual or romantic feelings or expressions. However, although these friendships are possible and exist, some individuals experience love or sexual attraction for their friends.

[Blueeyes81]

They can but its rare. Guys generally only seek out women they are attracted to. The attraction leads them in and for whatever reason that is as far as it goes. If they would sleep with you if given the chance then its not plutonic.

[DJB72]

Yes. I have male and female friends I have absolutely no desire to sleep with and never have had.

Doesn't stop them being friends.

[CindyRuns]

I have several of them !!! ... and yes, they are strictly platonic !!!

[Vegasrunner]

@CindyRuns I don't know you will get the true answer unless we could as the guts privately.

[imawfulatusernames]

Yes. I’m bisexual so if you said no you’re saying I can’t have friends, straight people need to realise the answer is yes or you objectively the opposite sex and are desperate as hell

[exitseven]

I had friends that were girls. One was really my best friend for a while.

[Anonymous]

Why do adults still ask this? Lol. 13 year olds, theyre children so understandable, but full grown people still dont know what the answer is to this? Its sad.

[Anonymous]

i think maybe some people have a 'huh what if' thought or maybe a few glances at certain body areas but i've never had feelings for a friend