Cullen’s Corner QOTD, “Can Men & Women REALLY Just Be Friends?”
Yes, it is possible, but I’m not sure everyone is capable of it.
While it is possible for men and women to have a purely platonic relationship, not everyone is capable of it. There are exceptions to the rule, such as when one person develops romantic feelings while the other is content with just being friends. In such situations, caution must be exercised.
Sometimes outside factors or societal pressures will cause you to consider your friend as a romantic option — even though you might not actually like them in that way.
A real friend, whether male or female is somebody you have a strictly platonic relationship with, and will always have a strictly platonic relationship with, no matter the circumstance, and you both know this without even saying it.
Consider this Analogy, If You Will:
Sitting next to a glass of water without drinking it is effortless when you’re not thirsty. You don’t even notice it’s there, and there’s no temptation to drink it.
However, if you’re extremely thirsty, any liquid will start to look appealing, and that same glass of water will become a source of intense temptation.
As you sit there, slowly getting thirstier and thirstier, the temptation becomes a form of torture. At some point, you may not be able to resist any longer and will either drink the water or leave, but you can’t just sit there next to it and slowly die of thirst.
This analogy illustrates how physical attraction between men and women can work. Just like thirst, physical attraction is a natural and sometimes intense urge that can be difficult to resist. If you’re not attracted to someone, you won’t feel tempted to pursue a romantic relationship with them. But if you are attracted to them, the temptation can be powerful and difficult to ignore.
However, just as you can choose whether or not to drink the water, you can also choose whether or not to act on your physical attraction. It’s possible to acknowledge your feelings while still maintaining a platonic relationship, as long as you’re honest with yourself and your friend about your boundaries.
Just know this…It’s important to keep in mind that there are some friends who are only biding their time until they can escape the “Friend Zone” and become romantically involved. They may be content to continue ACTING as a friend for the time being, but they’re waiting for their chance to make a move and become more than friends…
What are YOUR Thoughts Corner Family? Can Men & Women REALLY Just Be Friends???
