Possible to hv an opposite sex friendship but you cannot compromise certain borders:
1. No late night dinners together. You can hv lunch tgt in a public place but u should nt order alcoholic beverages. " The embers of attraction really can grow in situations like tat & suddenly it's nt so innocent, it's nt friendship anymore, " Rabbi Shmuley says.
2. You can't take long drives or long flights w e other person, even if it's for work. " Even if u hv to work w a colleague [ of e opposite sex ], there r still certain boundaries u need to preserve "
3. You cannot place urself in any situation where romance can grow. " Romance grows when ppl r alone; romance grows when ppl tell secrets. "
4. You can't share secrets w a platonic male or female friend that you don't share with you spouse.
5. You should not be friend with ex-lovers.
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What you think? Can men and women just be friends?
Hmmmm, like what author " Rabbi Shmuley " mentioned, it is possible BUT there are so many barriers and restrictions, just in case both the both of you fall into the trap.. So, advise NOT.....