Can guys & girls REALLY just be friends?
Writer - Annemarie Failla
Each month GIRL.COM.AU presents you with the word from the street. This is your chance to get on your SOAP BOX and have YOUR say!
"Can guys and girls really JUST be friends?"
"In my expert opinion, it is dubious. It seems to be only a matter of time before the cookie-of-friendship between a gal and a guy crumbles, and the fairer sex must be aware of greedy motives of certain cookie-monsterous boys!"
Lee Loo, 24 yrs, Writer
"Yes and no! If there is no attraction to each other then yes, but if one or the other has some attraction then it may cause some problems in the friendship."
Andrea, 22 yrs, Graphic Designer
"Yes they can, as long as neither of them have any underhanded or hidden agenda. If there is no hidden agenda, then they can be the best of friends, like brother and sister."
Rebecca, 17 yrs, Student
"God created Adam and Eve therefore guys and girls were made to be lovers, not friends".
Vicky, 19 yrs, Receptionist
"If you're physically attracted to that person, then that relationship can't be platonic. On the other hand if you're prepared to take that chance, then you should be willing to lose that friendship if the relationship doesn't work out".
Melissa, 22 yrs, Sales Assistant
"Yes, why can't they be friends? At times, I get along more with the opposite sex than my own".
Lars, 35 yrs, Restaurant Manager
"No because I think that one individual will always have stronger feelings about the 'friendship' than the other person. It's that extra feeling that will always get in the way".
Erin, 17 yrs, Student
"Absolutely...some of my best friends are actually guys. As long as all parties understand from the beginning the ground rules to the friendship, there should not be any problems".
Lina, 21 yrs, Beautician
"Sometimes, depending on the person and what their intentions are."
Magdalen, 18 yrs, Student
"Yes and no, it really depends on the individual. I'm in a situation at the moment where I am good friends with one girl, we go out for coffee and do all that 'friend' business, but then I know this other girl who is not interested in being friends with me unless we become lovers first".
Jeremy, 27 yrs, Manager
"Yes, provided they're not the same age as this factor tends to spark a conflict of interest".
Andrew, 40 yrs, Security Guard
"Yes, one of my best friends is female. A possible attraction between us has never been an issue. We respect each other as friends and value that friendship".
Rob, 23 yrs, Accountant
The responses published in SOAP BOX are that of the public and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of GIRL.COM.AU
- Annemarie Failla
Each month GIRL.COM.AU presents you with the word from the street. This is your chance to get on your SOAP BOX and have YOUR say!
"Can guys and girls really JUST be friends?"
"In my expert opinion, it is dubious. It seems to be only a matter of time before the cookie-of-friendship between a gal and a guy crumbles, and the fairer sex must be aware of greedy motives of certain cookie-monsterous boys!"
Lee Loo, 24 yrs, Writer
"Yes and no! If there is no attraction to each other then yes, but if one or the other has some attraction then it may cause some problems in the friendship."
Andrea, 22 yrs, Graphic Designer
"Yes they can, as long as neither of them have any underhanded or hidden agenda. If there is no hidden agenda, then they can be the best of friends, like brother and sister."
Rebecca, 17 yrs, Student
"God created Adam and Eve therefore guys and girls were made to be lovers, not friends".
Vicky, 19 yrs, Receptionist
"If you're physically attracted to that person, then that relationship can't be platonic. On the other hand if you're prepared to take that chance, then you should be willing to lose that friendship if the relationship doesn't work out".
Melissa, 22 yrs, Sales Assistant
"Yes, why can't they be friends? At times, I get along more with the opposite sex than my own".
Lars, 35 yrs, Restaurant Manager
"No because I think that one individual will always have stronger feelings about the 'friendship' than the other person. It's that extra feeling that will always get in the way".
Erin, 17 yrs, Student
"Absolutely...some of my best friends are actually guys. As long as all parties understand from the beginning the ground rules to the friendship, there should not be any problems".
Lina, 21 yrs, Beautician
"Sometimes, depending on the person and what their intentions are."
Magdalen, 18 yrs, Student
"Yes and no, it really depends on the individual. I'm in a situation at the moment where I am good friends with one girl, we go out for coffee and do all that 'friend' business, but then I know this other girl who is not interested in being friends with me unless we become lovers first".
Jeremy, 27 yrs, Manager
"Yes, provided they're not the same age as this factor tends to spark a conflict of interest".
Andrew, 40 yrs, Security Guard
"Yes, one of my best friends is female. A possible attraction between us has never been an issue. We respect each other as friends and value that friendship".
Rob, 23 yrs, Accountant
The responses published in SOAP BOX are that of the public and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of GIRL.COM.AU
- Annemarie Failla
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