Did the friendship form while both or at least one party was single? As cold and shallow as it sounds, nine times out of 10 we physically evaluate with whom we form bonds when we are single (not a scientific statistic). I do not say this out of desperation; rather it is a matter of genetics. When we are single, we tend to look for a partner. If the friendship was formed in one of these times, there is a chance that physical attraction exists between the two. Once this attraction is acted upon, the relationship is no longer just friendship, it is not platonic.
Thus the relationship can only be platonic if the two people involved can strictly be friends. Basically, the question “why are we just friends?” must never arise!
The Benefits of Platonic Friendships
We’ve all heard of friends with benefits – but platonic friends with benefits? Could such a thing exist? Sure it can!
In a platonic relationship, men and women get a closer look at each others’ personalities and they can understand the other gender better.
You can get quality advice from your platonic friend that you just can’t get from one of the same sex.
Your platonic friend has many guy/girl friends – so you will always have a chance to meet someone!
The Reality
If platonic relationships sound so good, why aren’t there more of them in this world? Simple – in many instances, platonic relationships prove to be nothing but a waiting period for the right moment to arise to ask someone out.
Thus, platonic friendships almost always turn out to be mission impossible. I still believe that platonic relationships can be developed with a lot of care. As long as there is full honesty, a strong person will be able to suppress sexual desires and a natural connection can be achieved.
_______________________________ let’s just be friends
I would like to bring some attention to the title of these opposite-sex friendships. People sometimes regard any sort of connection between a man and a woman as platonic, be that sexual or business-related. The fact is that as soon as romance or sexuality enters the picture – well then, the connection is no longer platonic. It is very important to keep the purity of the situation in mind and to use this term in accordance.
