Can a married woman and a single man be just friends?

[Anonymous]

Men and women tend to think differently. Most men will sleep with any woman if given the chance while women tend to be more selective. Most men are not ok with their wife hanging out with male friends because they know what men are like. When voicing these concerns as a man you get labeled as insecure and people don’t see you trying to protect your marriage.

[MrOracle]

I think we have to define "friend", which in this context I would define as a person you are close to and spend significant amounts of time with alone. That's different from a coworker or an acquaintance.

In this context, it's the exception, not the rule, that the man can be platonic. Single men struggle to be platonic unless they do not find the woman physically attractive, which is itself the exception. But it's even harder when you also find her personality attractive, as will be the case with a friend. Women aren't as physically attracted to most men, so they have a much easier time being platonic unless the guy is a total Chad. But most women are not emotionally stable over time to be the emotional and sexual referee - and in the vast majority of cases, the man will exploit any sign of weakness. It's a very dangerous game to play.

[inhua]

people tend to want to be friends with those of the opposite sex if they find them remotely attractive. there's a reason why hot people tend to have the most "friends"

you'll rarely see a handsome dude just want to be friends with a fat chick

likewise hot chicks and ugly dudes don't just hang out platonically

[sunflower00]

I’m in a relationship and I have male friends where it is completely platonic. I don’t see why people should have to avoid half the population when in a relationship because ‘we know what men are like’. I have some great guy friends who bring a lot to my life!


My boyfriend also has friends who are girls. Nothing wrong with that.

[Simslover92]

It's certainly playing a dangerous game in my opinion. A few I believe work but most don't. There's always going to be one or both parties eventually pining for the other.

[exitseven]

I would never have sex with a married woman. I would take a dim view if my wife started hanging around with a single guy, especially if he was better looking than me.

[boggboss]

Its truly depends I have 3 women that are platonic friends that I wouldn't do anything eith even if given the chance

[Nikki1989]

I am friends with a few single men. I also work with a few.

[Sparkie460]

I'm married and I have a single female friend. I've known her since I was 18 years old

[DextroShade]

No, men and women cannot really be friends. A wife hanging out with single dudes is very haram.

[itsalyssaagain]

No way

[LiamJHayden]

Yes.

[In_Trance]

No chance