Can Women and Men Be Friends Without Becoming Physical?

Can they? Yes. There are plenty of members of the opposite sex who we are not romantically attracted to.

''Without becoming physical"? Yes. Becoming physical is a choice we make. So we can definitely choose not to go there, even if attracted.

Years ago, I had a lot of male friends. Now, not so much. I choose to cultivate friendship with women.
 

Only if neither one is attracted to the other or wants something more from it.
If they are both only interested in friendship, yes, certainly. But even in these cases
some hint of sexuality remains. If one discovers that he or she is falling for or obsessing
about the other one, then clearly not. One of the pair will withdraw. It must be carefully evenly
balanced. I am not thinking of internet friends.
 
Keesha said:
Ive made the mistake in the past of hanging on to male friends who have been romantically in love with me and the feelings weren’t mutual. Unfortunately I wasn’t mature enough to end the relationship. He really was a fun guy and exceptionally nice to me. I often wish I felt the same way but I didn’t. I lead him on to more heart ache ( unintentionally) which I ended up feeling bad about.


You were very wise to end this relationship considering the circumstances.
Good luck to you. I can understand your situation.
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Keesha, thank you for your honesty
 
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