"A man and a woman cannot be friends because sex will always get in the way," says Harry Burns in When Harry Met Sally. Sally had just informed him that he could only count on her as a friend.

Risk and reward
"When a person smiles or leans towards you, you will see signs of romantic interest. You may not notice that when you approach this person, they are pulling away from you."

Very often we hear such expressions from others that friendship between a man and a woman cannot exist, it is simply not possible, not realistic and not even natural. But is it really? It is probably different for everyone, some may agree with this statement, and others may refute it.

There are many such moments in life, and everyone's life and relationships are different. When a man and a woman communicate, sometimes there are cases when one of them feels something more than just friendship for the other and is simply afraid to admit it. Perhaps because he values ​​this strong friendship and does not want to lose it, to lose what is so important to him. Of course, this happens in life, but it does not necessarily apply to everyone. It also happens that children communicate from an early age and know absolutely everything about each other. Over the years, their relationship becomes like that of a brother and sister.

And it happens the other way around, when relations become quite tender, feelings begin to burn with new strength, friendship turns into passion. Each person has his own destiny, his own partner.

Every man and every woman makes their own choices both in friendship and in life. Usually this is a valuable and dear person who will not betray and support in a difficult hour and the sex of a person does not always play a decisive role, although this can not be attributed to everyone, according to their psychology, all people are different, each person is an individual, everyone has a mystery and its own secret, everyone sets his own priorities. There are also cases when the main thing is not the soul of a person, but physiological similarity.

"Friendship" between a man and a woman is a kind of exchange of energy, but without an explosion that catalyzes the love process - this does not happen, the relationship is maintained smoothly and touchingly, and their transition to the love stage often becomes a complete surprise for one of the participants tandem, and the other turns out to have been in love for a long time.

Unrequited love
One of the "friends" is secretly suffering, and the other does not notice it. At the same time, the lover is afraid to reveal his feelings, because it can spoil the relationship, or he disguises his love as an ordinary friendly relationship. It happens that a lover cannot open up because one of them is already in a relationship with another person. As a rule, such a friendship can soon end. Here it is important to talk to each other and find a way out together. If your friend is in love with you, and you only want to see him as a friend, then it is best to end the friendship so as not to cause pain and suffering to the other person.

Reciprocity
There may be reciprocity. Both "friends" feel the same feelings, but do not dare to get closer, fearing that this may destroy the friendship. And in vain, because when two people have a lot in common: interests, tastes, views and thoughts, when they feel the need for each other, then friendship between such people can be the beginning of a happy family life. As a rule, marriages between former friends have more chances to survive family problems and not fall apart due to quarrels and misunderstandings.

Friendship and family
One of the friends is married. Friendship in this case can negatively affect the family. Family relationships are difficult anyway, and there is someone who is always there for you.

Old friendship
If two people have been friends for a long time, know almost everything about each other, and at the same time are in love, then another problem may arise here. They know their partner so well that it simply does not allow them to move to a more intimate, loving relationship. There is shyness, indecision, and in this case it is really difficult to move from friendship to a serious relationship, it is difficult to take the first step.

A sign of sympathy
There are several signs that a friend likes you or wants to start a relationship. Many signs can be imperceptible at first glance. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor the behavior of a person. After all, a lot is hidden in gestures and words. For example, you are constantly praised; gives valuable gifts; makes you jealous of others; ready to help at any moment; gives you a lot of attention.

Women really appreciate their male friends showing them the male perspective on things. And in general, the most important thing that men and women expect and receive from friendship with a member of the opposite sex is a view "from the other side of the coin." And whether the friendship will develop into something more depends on each of the friends.

Women are mostly sincere in their belief that friendship is purely platonic, while men can't seem to turn off their desire for something more.
To avoid disappointments and the destruction of friendship, you should avoid any hints of a romantic component in the relationship, forget about too intimate conversations and respect each other's right to personal life.

Ms. Intrigue 🔥