Much has been written and said about the friendship of a man and a woman. And still, the question of the possibility of such a friendship remains open. Men and women have different psychology and different attitudes towards the same things. Can they be loyal and selfless friends? Or is this kind of communication from the realm of fantasy?
Let's try to answer the question, can a woman, without pursuing absolutely any selfish goals, be friends with a man? To do this, she will have to be honest with herself. Does she flirt with her friend? Does she talk about her romances with other men? Does he know about men with whom she was previously close or who are attractive to her at the moment? Has this friend been romantically involved in the past? Affirmative answers cast great doubt on such friendships. It is likely that either a woman is in love with a man, or vice versa. Friendship here is a cover, and sooner or later it can be revealed.
The psychology of men is such that they consider every woman as a potential sexual partner. Perhaps, if he is friends, he simply did not figure out how to move on to a new round of relations. Or he is in love with his girlfriend, but knowing that there will be no reciprocity, he finds with the help of friendship the only way to communicate with her. And of course, in the depths of hope, he has the hope that a woman will appreciate him, so caring and understanding. But maybe later …
So he's a friend. But if he gives a woman expensive gifts, it makes you think. Why didn't he give something modest and symbolic out of friendship? Does he help a woman in everything and is ready to rush to her around the clock at her first call? It may well be that love is hidden behind his good intentions in his soul.
If a woman takes a friend to go shopping for a company, and he just stands stoically this test, this is also a reason to try to sort out the relationship. Only a man in love can endure this nightmare for more than half an hour.
Women love to discuss their boyfriends with friends. If a friend always takes the side of a woman, it is difficult to call his attitude friendly. A version of his expectation is very likely - when a friend realizes that of all her friends of the stronger sex, he is the best.
Alcohol is an excellent indicator. If, after drinking wine, conversations continue on abstract different topics, then this is really a friend. But his kisses and hugs indicate that he has grown bolder, relaxed, and there can be no talk of friendship.
In any case, according to psychologists, in friendship between representatives of opposite sexes there is absolutely always sympathy, without which there can be no friendship. The same psychologists also say that friendship between a woman and a man is still possible. And not only between relatives. But relationships of this kind have always been different and complex, and such friendships are more fragile and short-lived than friendships between members of the same sex.
Sociological studies have shown that women expect trust, understanding, and spiritual closeness from friendship with men. During sexual intercourse between different-sex friends, women in the overwhelming majority consider themselves used and have an extremely negative attitude towards this. Men's opinion on this matter is exactly the opposite - in their opinion, sex is absolutely not a hindrance to true friendship, but on the contrary, only strengthens the relationship. Polar opinions on this issue often lead to misunderstandings and resentments between friends. Therefore, it is better to immediately stipulate such things and try to treat each other with understanding.
A true friend is a great happiness in any case. And what kind of friendship will be in each specific case always depends on both the woman and the man.
