Question

Directions: Write a paragraph for each of the following:

1. Based on characteristics of friendships and best friends, can you have a best friend be of the opposite sex without romantic feelings on at least one person's part? Explain your reasoning.
2. What would be the rules or norms you would have in that best friendrelationship (if any) especially if you are dating other people? How would being best friends be impacted if at least one person in that relationship prefers same-sex relationships? (easier to be best friends or more difficult or just different?) What benefits do you/could you have from having a best friend of the opposite sex and even opposite orientation?

Answer 1

Every relationship has a limit and you need to respect that limit. While it is obvious that two "mature" people are supposed to understand each other and that might result in an attractive encounter, does not mean that all the best friends fall for each other. When you are in relationship with someone else, you have to know where to place the other "best friend". You cannot juggle between the two and keep crossing boundaries in name of "best friends". It does matter! You cannot have everything on your plate and ride two boats simultaneously. So, judge before you are ready to destroy lives. If you are determined enough to pursue someone and still have the other clingy "best friend". It would be better to refrain from the former, rather than getting in a relationship while you think you still are romantically invoved with your best friend.