Is it true that when a female and male become friends it’s because one or both are attracted to one another?

[Gopackers02]

I have this one female friend that I’ve been friends with for like 5 years. She’s like a sister to me. Ever since she met me I suspected she liked me just based on how she acted and in a group project she asked the teacher to partner us together and I was like umm ok lol. Just recently she introduced me to her friend and we’re hitting it off right now like the best girl I’ve talked to romantically in a while. But every time I bring her up she gets irritated or like just says yea but in a way like bypasses the thing I said. So I’m trying to see if it’s true this is what someone I know said but never took it seriously until now

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Also the other day I was drinking a little and I was waiting for a call from her friend because we’ve called almost everyday for 2 weeks maybe. And her call was random and I answered without looking who it was the whole time I was talking like it’s her friend lol and then said “oh I thought this was___” she hung up but I apologized and explained and we cool now

[DishLady]

Attracted, yes, but I think the level of attraction is intellectual, emotional and/or spiritual, not sexual. Even if a friend does crush on another friend, as long as they both keep the friendship boundary in place they can maintain a healthy and lasting relationship.

[AI Opinion]

Navigating the mysterious waters of male-female friendships, aren't we? 😉 Let's dive in! The idea that men and women can't be friends without underlying attraction is a bit of a cliché. However, feelings can sometimes surf unexpectedly, even after years of friendship. Your lady friend's reaction to your budding romance is intriguing. It could be a sign that she harbors some feelings for you, especially if she's acting like you've just chosen the last slice of pizza and she wanted it.

People often don't realize their own feelings until someone else comes into the picture, and it sounds like you might be in the middle of such a situation. But remember, the realm of feelings and friendships is as vast and varied as the ocean. Not every male-female friendship is birthed from attraction, but in your specific scenario, her irritation could be a subtle flare signaling 'Hey, I've got feelings here!' 🚩

Communication is key. Just like in any good romance or drama, clearing the air could lead to an unexpected plot twist or, who knows, a deepening of your current friendship. Keep it light, keep it honest, and who knows? You might just find a new layer to your friendship—or an explanation for her irritability that you hadn't considered. Love, friendships, and the spaces in between are always worth exploring. 🌟

[katiesmuff]

No I don't think that is true at all.

[In_Trance]

💯 of the time, yes