Can a boy & a girl be JUST best friends?

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AlexanderAnttila · Accepted Answer

They *can* but I am fairly convinced it's exceedingly rare, and that in pretty much all cases there comes a point where there's some romance involved one way or the other.

Jmmmfi4 · Accepted Answer

Nope not a chance

ShangVal · Answer

Here's a shocker for the girls because I know most girls would say "Yes". That guy you think is your friend is just your friend because he knows he can't get anything else.. he's your friend because he knows nothing else is gonna happen but believe me, he's still hopeful, he's hoping for a moment when you let your guard down. Once he get an opportunity, he's gonna hit it. Now, some of you girls reading this might think I'm talking crazy, call that guy you think is just your friend and ask him if he wants to fuck.. believe me, he's gonna accept that invitation without hesitation (maybe a little hesitation just to make sure you're being serious and also not to make it too obvious that he wanted it).

Only a gay like I mean someone who is truly gay can be friends with women and even in such a case there's a chance he might tap it if the opportunity presents itself

Dragonpurple · Answer

When I was 18, I had my first BFF girl. She had a boyfriend at the time but we hung out and spent more time together than she did with her boyfriend.

I did love her dearly and she me, but we never went beyond best friend forever.

It is possible without a doubt, but often times a situation like that could make for the best spouse in the long run. You know them well, you have a lot in common to hang out that much and spend that much time together.

It doesn't have to happen that way though, no reason.

proNutro · Answer

Heck yes! My best friends are guys. No drama and we have way more in common than I have with most girls. We have zero interest in each other snd have been friends for years!

One of my friends I did date when we were like 13 and it was for a few weeks but we don’t feel anything for each other after that and he’s even got an amazing girlfriend now that I’m great friends with.

Anonymous · Answer

Every male who says yes is simply virtue signalling.
There is not a straight male on this planet who makes time in his life for a female who isn't family that he doesn't have sexual thoughts about.

No straight male calls the fat ugly girl "just to see how her day is"
They don't make time in their lives to hang out with her.

The only reason males are "friends" is because women put them there and set the boundaries, but they all would jump at the chance to be with her.

123lucy · Answer

Yeah obviously, anyone can be friends with anyone else.

I mean, if we couldn't because of sexual things then what about gay people? Is it the other way around for them? But then what about bisexual people, like me? I like guys and girls, do I just not get to have any friends?

SteveSmith1985 · Answer

Yes they can. Absolutely.

Now... that doesn't mean that it's NECESSARILY innocent and really "just friends"... in all situations. Sometimes feelings develop on one or both sides. It depends on the nature of the friendship. I've had friends that have turned into girlfriends. I've also had female friends who I've been friends with for 25 years who I've never been interested in romantically.

ohshee · Answer

Yes they can and most of the time is one of the better relationships that you have I have a couple friends that are girls that we are good friends and I don't know why there boyfriends get so jealous but they do no matter how many times you tell him there's nothing going on

errorgoodnameunfound · Answer

Absolutely fuckin not. If a guy and girl are together they are fucking. Brother sister? Fucking. Mom son? Fucking. If they are a goddam 10 year old boy and some milf type? F U C K I N G.

And no, I am not thinking of pornos. What'd make you think that? Psycho.

Azura_88 · Answer

Those who CAN'T, shouldn't be trusted.
It shows their lack of self control and their hunter instincts of hunting the prey that's presently available to them.
If a guy friend falls for me then he will continue to fall for any new beautiful female friend that he'll make in future.

Mofunfour20 · Answer

No because being in the friendzone is a waste of time. Women aren't built to handle a man's problems. They often respond with emotions rather than logic which would drain my energy and give me a headache. Im friends with other men, if its not a relationship with me she can find a simp for free attention

Dontaaa · Answer

Yes.

I have multiple female friends both irl and online

With my bestfriend on gag being @lanadelrey25

I also have a female friend/roommate that I go to work with everyday.

It's possible, people who say it's not possible just means it's not possible for them in specific.

And no I'm not gay, just putting that out there so no assumption can be made of that.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Yep, I’ve got some great girl mates.

two of the most important (non related) friends I have are girls.

1 is a girl I literally grew up with, the other is a sister of an ex girl friend who is pretty much my soul mate.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

Yes. In fact, I've been best friends with a guy since kindergarten and we still are best friends. Other people might say no but my answer will always be yes.

RHK36 · Answer

Straight guys? Rarely yes. However like 99% of guys you try to be friends with will have or do think about having sex with you. Majority if you give them the opportunity they would probably risk it over keeping that friendship.

GrimmGothBabe · Answer

Yes rarely most the time but more likely if the girl is a lesbian and the dude is gay.

Dalton57 · Answer

Not a chance. Guys are hard wired. Some guys hang around girls long past the time they needed to move along and get on with their life.

menina · Answer

Of course they can. Back in high school my best friend was a guy and we never had feelings for each other.

Siren777 · Answer

Yes. I have 2 male besties that are completely platonic. I've been friends with them for years. Don't see them as more than a friend.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Yes, I certainly think it is possible, but not every guy, or every girl, is capable of being a partner in a mixed-sex friendship.

Rok4bakAR · Answer

Girls who don’t have girlfriends or they make
men their friends especially best friends they have psychological emotional and social problems. Another words I would avoid them, regardless what they look like.

taeh_ie2 · Answer

Yup. I have this one guy friend for years and we never had any feelings like that, we are literally just like brothers and sisters.

BillHe1 · Answer

Yes, but will probably take a lot of SELF CONTROL. Close daily friendships for any length of time can turn very serious and sexual very fast.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

Absolutely. I have a lot of female friends. One dating back since my days at school.

Just in case you're curious, nope I'm not gay and have never had any gay tendencies. I just get on well with the opposite sex.

Nikola321 · Answer

Yes. I, for example, have a female friend and we've known each other since we were babies. We are literally like a brother and sister :D
I also have some other female friends from training, elementary school etc.

alwayscurious11 · Answer

give it time eventually one of you would think about it and even though the other does not say it directly but you just think about it and then it just happens you owe it to yourself to find out the answer to that question "can i date him/her" the answer to this question can be either the best thing that could happen to you or the worst

joaoalves993 · Answer

I believe that could happen although many times is not going to. Especially when going out alone just the two of you. One of you is going to catch feelings if already does not exists.

Jaylaaa2000 · Answer

Yup got a couple male friends who pretty much like my brothers.

Ripper_E · Answer

Yes. I am just friends with all my friends. I find many of them attractive, but I'm not romantically pursuing them, nor will I.

glowingsunsets2006 · Answer

Yes  Most of my friends are guys  and we're JUST friends  so... yea

Bethmelan123 · Answer

Absolutely! I met my best friend 8 years ago😊And yeah he is male♥️ and heterosexual.

JUST1NC · Answer

Yeah, I'm friends with a girl and we are such good friends we consider each other brother and sister

TheEbonyEnchantress · Answer

Nah. Imagine you boyfriend having a girl best friend. Every time y'all get into a fight he's running to her. In the end they'll end up together

LyvBee · Answer

I think men know better than girls about this topic🙄

ShygirlX_0 · Answer

It depends... If one if them is ugly then they can be friends for sure 🙄

oldasIfeel22 · Answer

I would give you 100 bucks if you found a verified hetero male on GAG who asked this exact same question.  There is a reason why guys don’t seek out women to be platonic friends with.

ceraunophile · Answer

Best friends? I don't think so. Friends? Yes, if there is zero sexual attraction from both sides. (which is usually not the case)

MrJMM · Answer

YES! Stop with the fucking stupid logic that just because there is a guy and a girl they will be together.

Anonymous · Answer

Normal friends I think yea, I have a few and I am not into them and pretty sure they are not into me. "CLOSE FRIENDS" , big NO. That's never good.

matchrestore · Answer

They absolutely can be. I'm good friends with a few girls, including my best friend. Never had anything remotely sexual happen.

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes then can, but It can get complicated sometimes.

admles · Answer

Yes. I have a number of female friends I hang out with, who are good friends, and my girlfriend is more than fine with it.

MCheetah · Answer

If one of them is gay, really physically unattractive, or married already, then sure.

emilym12345 · Answer

YES! I have two good plutonic male friends. Gerald, and Kris. Cannot see me that way, view me as a sister! There were others but they tried to sleep with me lol...

etexbearkat · Answer

Yes, and that's how a romantic relationship should start. It should start as being friends.

Lofas2121 · Answer

Yes. But I had a good friend that I caught feelings for.  It was good but it was tough at first when it came to sex.

livin_hi_808 · Answer

Absolutely. I have mostly female friends. All platonic

FilmGuy93 · Answer

I am sure that there are men and women who can just be friends, but I have personally never seen it in my own life.

NathanDavis · Answer

I've been doing that for longer than you've been alive, so yes, it is possible.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Yes. Of course we are social creatures. Not every girl men find attractive

potatoe111 · Answer

Yes they can be just friends I have a bunch or guy friends and it's more like a brother sister thing so yes they can

JEndigoBleue · Answer

I feel they can. Yet, there's someone liking the other more than just a friend. Or, will develop more than just a friend feelings.

Pete671 · Answer

I have four female friends, I really fancy two of them, and have tried to fantasise about them but it just feels wrong,,,

Pogi-Paddy-2 · Answer

My bestie and I have been friends for over 20 years and usually do everything together, except currently we live in two different places but it hasn't changed the dynamics of our friendship.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Not if there's a mutual attraction the flesh is weak 😂

Tstrbrainer · Answer

Difficult, but it's possible, especially when both are not attracted to each other

JRF21 · Answer

Yes but if the friend is your type then there's the possibility of developing feelings

Hikki101 · Answer

Often... no. Guys usually want to be "more" with girls we like as friends. It is a natural development.

innerman · Answer

Huh... Sex will always get in the way Even though you don’t do it... one of the two people will be curious

Scarecrow13 · Answer

Yes it's certainly possible. It's also possible it could develop into something more but the important thing is to not expect that it must.

Bean2thousand · Answer

Absolutely, as long as you're willing to stay friends after she gets drunk and tries to do you in your sleep.

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