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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 ObserveExcerpts 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.

• http://advice.eharmony.com/?page=articles/view&AID=2143