Search Results: platonic friends

Is it unattractive to be the "Mom friend"?

In my friend group, I'm what you would call the "Mom friend". Not in the annoying and invasive way but I tend to instinctively take care of others. Let's say, when my friends are visiting, I ask if they want some tea or...

Anonymous

(18-24)

Girl's Behavior

Why might women want to hang out, and complain to me about their guy friends trying to kiss them without consent?

If I’m hanging out with a woman, and I’m trying to figure out if it’s platonic or something more…they have complained that “just the other day”, a guy they knew tried to kiss them, and it was “super awkward [because they...

Billyscotter

Explorer Age: 30

Guys, What reason do guys need to have female friends?

Most of the time it's never platonic on both sides and pretty much goes against your biological needs. So I'm asking this question.. what do guys get out of having female friends? Are you a masochistic person? Just trying...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Is it possible to like someone and not want to date?

I’ve been a little upset lately. After talking to this guy for 5 months and hanging out one on one, I told him I liked him. Everyone was sure he liked me, including myself. All the signs were there. I’m not the kind...

Anonymous

(18-24)

He's made no effort to prove he wanted us to work and doesn't want me. Now he's gotten angry for me seeing a friend who so happens to be an ex, wth?

So my ex (36m) and I (32f) broke up in April after being together for 8 months. I broke up with him because he treated me badly. He wanted to try again and start over which I eventually agreed. He didn't make any efforts...

Anonymous

(36-45)

I like a guy that has a girlfriend. We went out several times and he never told me about her. He says it was a mistake and now wants to be friends?

I met this guy from university and we started talking and hanging out alone together. I really felt attracted to him and I thought he was also attracted to me. The eye contact between us was unreal, but otherwise our...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Family & Friends

Do platonic opposite gender friends ever last when they get too close?

Anonymous

(30-35)

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Can platonic male and female relationships work?

The age old question can we just be friends? So can a straight single man and straight single woman be just friends? I believe it is as I have a few platonic male relationships and we have got along just fine.

StormMistress

Xper 7 Age: 34

Why do some people treat their romantic partners so much worse than their friends?

Seems like some peoples worst behavior comes out in their romantic relationships. Why do those people think it's okay to trample over the person they claim to love, but then show their platonic friendships the affection...

FilmGuy93

Master Age: 33

What do I say to someone who confessed to me if I’m not sure if I return their feelings?

I want to be honest with them, and I do like them as more than a friend (just can’t tell if it’s platonic or not), but I don’t want to give them false hopes

Anonymous

(25-29)

True or false: if a guy becomes close platonic friends with a girl, chances she’ll ever want to date him are 0?

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Break Up & Divorce

Is “jokingly” calling your wife a slut in front of your kids?

I had lunch with two guy friends I used to work with in high school. It was completely platonic and not in any way hidden from my husband. When I got home, he “jokingly” called me a slut in front of our 5 and 1 year old...

Anonymous

(45 Plus)

Would you like to be an emotional support buddy kind of a platonic buddy?

I was reading about the demands on cuddle buddies and platonic friends, how it is now big stuff out there. A lot of people hire a cuddle buddy or platonic friend, most of them are women (surprisingly). Would you consider...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Is it common to misinterpret friendliness and attraction?

I am feeling rather embarrassed for misinterpreting my crush’s actions for attraction. But I just want to ask if I am thinking to much? (And I googled signs that a guy is interested and it matched! Haha) 1) he asked...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Is it just me or is this situation weird and uncomfortable?

So person A dumped person B in order to be with person C. Person B takes the breakup hard but somehow manages to remain friends with person A and now constantly hangout and text each other. How is it not weird for all 3...

Anonymous

(18-24)

I rejected a girl that liked me back because a social rule about friendship. Did I do the right thing?

Hello. So a crush I like for 4 months now admitted to liking me back, but I feel wrong to date her because of the friendship. At first she was confused because we both like each other, but I explained I don't want to...

Megapokemonmaster

Xper 5 Age: 28

Family & Friends

Girls, how would you react if a platonic guy friend holds your hand out of the blue whilst you’re both having a fun time on a day out?

Anonymous

(30-35)

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