"Men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way." -When Harry Met Sally
CAN men and women just be friends? Lately, my experience with this situation has been a little too close to home. Let's face it. Most of my friends really ARE men, but they are also GAY. Sure! I have straight male friends as well. But now that I think about it, even when the relationship seems purely platonic, I always have the tiny thought in the back of my mind, "What if..."! A great romantic relationship is one that has a strong foundation of friendship....so it is easy for me for me to consider, if only for a moment, what my friends may be like in another "context". Crossing the boundary of friendship and love is definitely a danger zone! Ironically, the very friendship that may make your relationship so great could easily be destroyed if lines are crossed. I wouldn't consider myself a risk-taker. But, when it comes to love, I am willing to take a chance....even if it is my friend.
Have I answered my question? Well, truthfully, I think that it depends on the person. I know that I CAN and WANT to have male friends: gay and straight. Often when I need advice, it is so great to get a man's perspective. And, I hate to break it to you ladies, but men are less dramatic. (I am NOT excluding myself from the dramatic category!) I think the key is to have have ultimate faith in the friendship above all. Secondly, I leave my future to fate. I am confident that what is meant to be will be.... so if I persue something with a friend that doesn't work out, no one is to blame except for fate. So, here I am fate... ready and willing to see who will sweep me off my feet. -M
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