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If sex and dating was completely not an option/impossible among all those involved and everyone just treated each other platonically, do you think boys and men would get along better with girls and women? I use "males and females" because I'm talking about both boys and girls, among men and women.

I'm a teacher and although I notice boys and girls almost always sit apart from each other (usually, all the boys on the left of the class, and all the girls on the right side), they still generally get along with each other and don't have any animosity or issues that modern adult men and women have. I've taught in three different academies here in Korea over the course of two years, and this remains consistent throughout every class, unless it's all boys or all girls. Although I think some subconscious things keep the boys and girls separated, they still can peacefully co-exist with each other in a way that modern men and women don't seem to do.

In short, boys and girls under the age of 14 seem to get along MUCH better than adult men and women do.

So it's really fascinating. I think sex and post-puberty changes how males and females interact with each other, and causes the sexes to find even less in common with each other and harder to relate. I myself certainly don't understand why women behave the way they do (often, negatively).

But what do you think?

"Signs suggest that the role of friends in American social life is experiencing a pronounced decline,” according to a May study published by the Survey Center on American Life.

Study authors revealed that “Americans report having fewer close friendships than they once did, talking to their friends less often, and relying less on their friends for personal support.”

Per the shocking study, nearly half of all Americans — 49% — reported having fewer than three close friends.

Two Decades of Friendship Deterioration: While the survey covers many aspects of adult American friendships, analysis from SCAL shows that men’s relationships are seeing a long-term decline. In 1990, 55% of US men reported they had at least six close friends; in 2021, that proportion has fallen to just 27%.

A Shoulder to Cry On: Friendships are particularly important in times of need, as we’ve experienced during the financial and emotional impact of Covid-19. However, in 2021, only 22% of young men would turn to their friends first in times of need, down from 45% in 1990. Instead, 36% say their parents are their first point of call when they need assistance – perhaps owing to the number of young men still living at home (see Early Adulthood Decoded for more).

Isolation Era:
The proportion who claim they have no close friends has also grown. In 1990, only 3% said this was true compared to 15% this year, rising to 20% among contemporary single men. And the pandemic hasn’t helped – 43% of 18- to 29-year-old men and 37% aged 30-49 report they’ve lost touch with a few friends over the last 12 months.
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We need to appreciate our friends now more than ever, so how are you a good friend in the Modern World?

Creative intelligence
Creative intelligence in psychology is related to the ability to solve problems by imagining new and unique solutions. Creative intelligence is strongly associated with individuals who have a knack for storytelling, art, and developing new ideas.
Analytical intelligence
Analytical intelligence refers to the ability to complete academic, problem-solving tasks, such as those used in traditional intelligence tests. These types of tasks usually present well-defined problems that have only a single correct answer.
Practical intelligence
Looking at everyday modern life, a practical intelligence example might be, as Sternberg mentioned, nailing a job interview based not only on your resume but on your ability to navigate a tense situation, communicate effectively, and influence the people you're talking to.