Friendship, though, is not just the basis of a strong relationships, it’s also a type of relationship worth pursuing in and of itself. Even if a friendship begins to teeter into non-
platonic terms — if you trying to make it romantically serious — friendships can sometimes be strengthened by these failed attempts. It doesn’t mean you’re not real friends just because you’ve also entertained the idea of taking the relationship to another level.
Now, not all modern male-female friendships are purely deep and dedicated — some still have an element of sexual attraction. Beneath it all, there’s almost always a seed of attraction that just hasn’t been given the water it needs to grow. So why, you might ask, should we contend with all the drama and potential awkwardness of growing close to someone we’re potentially attracted to? Why not just stick to befriending people of a gender we’ve no romantic interest in? Well read more!!
1. Figuring it Out Before You’re Married
Marriage is about love, romance, and sex, sure, but after those golden years of lovey-dovey romance have faded, your spouse becomes your best friend. Or at least she should. You better have some level of connection that transcends the honeymoon glow, otherwise the majority of your marriage is likely to be quite miserable. Learn how to have a meaningful friendship with the opposite sex now — that way it’s easy to parlay these skills into a serious romantic relationship (where you’re going to need them for the rest of your life).
2. The Proof is in the Friendship
Even if you are somewhat attracted to your best friend, if you’re setting boundaries for yourself and not making a move, you’re showing how much the friendship means to you. It proves you want her for her, not for what she can give you sexually — and that’s exceedingly important. Because if you can’t learn how to manage sexual tension with friends now, then you’re going to be pretty drowned in the whole, you know, crafting meaningful friendships department in the near future.
3. Tap into a Side of Yourself You Wouldn’t Otherwise Discover
The greatest writers, filmmakers and musicians — any sort of storyteller really — has the keen ability to understand men and women equally. The best storytellers are the ones who can tap into both, writing skillfuly about both genders. Of course, this goes far beyond storytelling too. If you can write like a woman, you can probably understand her too. Having a best friend of the opposite gender might be the only way to get to that point.
4. Learn the Rules of Attraction
Having a best friend of the opposite sex is sort of like getting a free copy of a tell-all book about attraction. You help her out, she helps you out, and you both build solid dating lives and your own friendship. Ah, the ever elusive win-win.
5. Look through a Different Lens
Having a best friend of the opposite gender means you get to see life through a whole new set of perspectives. Whether it’s learning to appreciate both sports and Africa magic or simply learning to try new things that guys do in the case of the girl, opposite-gender best friend is a gateway into a new world of thinking.
So final verdict, love your BFF,
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