Why are we always so suspicious of genuine same sex attention (non sexual)?

LovingJo
Have we become so confused and conditioned by sex, that when someone DOES try and spark up a genuine connection with you, that you're surprised by it?

You wonder if there are other motives? No matter what they may be..

Why do friendships have to be SO difficult to navigate, as adults? As children, they were so much easier.
We couldn't wait to grow up.. Now, everything is about rules, boundaries and regulations!!
Same sex friendships can either be a 50/50 ride, with angst and admiration..
Where as some maybe tip the scales further up.
I don't think any same sex relationship/friendship, could happen to be šŸ’Æ happy with every dynamic? It's not possible.. šŸ¤”

But what's strange is, why do some make it even harder?
Why not make it easier on ourselves, and not think that everyone is out to get us all the time, but follow that karma up, with not screwing them over, when they trusted you with it?
ANY relationship is a 50/50 split that = šŸ’Æ effort, on both sides!!

Why can't we act childlike and play games and let loose, without being judged?
When does it stop being OK to have fun "like a child"? šŸ¤”

What tips would you give for a same sex relationship/friendship, to be successful?

Do you struggle with your same sex friendships? If so, why?

Have you ever tried to get help with the issues you have recognised? Whether it be with you, or them, or the relationship? Did they help?

What's the longest same sex friendship you've ever had, why did it end?

If you're still friends, do you ever fight, and how do you work through it?
Why are we always so suspicious of genuine same sex attention (non sexual)?
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