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Men and Women Relationships

Society’s View Society is more open to mixing of genders today than in the olden age.

Media Influence The mass media more often than not relate relationships between the opposite sex to romance-relationships.

Can Men and Women Be “Just Friends”?

Platonic Friendship Relationship between men and women which are non-sexual in nature.

Why do men have platonic relationships with women?

To avoid the world of male competition

Feel more comfortable talking to a women about intimate things.

Women generally gives better advice.

Why do women have platonic relationship with men?

Gives a sense of security

They are more outgoing and fun.

Boundaries To Observe Excerpts from Rabbi Shmuley Boteach's Oprah & Friends XM Radio show "Male/Female Friendships"

You can't go out to late night dinners together. You can have lunch together in a public place, but you should not order alcoholic beverages.

You can't take long drives or long flights with the other person, even if it's for work.

You cannot place yourself in any situation where romance can grow.

You can't share secrets with a platonic men or women friend that you don't share with your spouse.

You should not be friends with ex-lovers.

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