A guy and girl meet, but only one is interested in the other as a mate. The one interested really likes the other, but knows that they will likely not be a couple. Do you think it works when the two try to carry on as just friends?

NOPE

I'm going to say no, cause I was in that boat and things are getting old....

No..because one will always want more.. and will hope the relationship will grow.

Exactly what I was going to say....
I've seen it happen

Maybe duct tape her to a chair and make her watch reruns of "Friends" till she cries uncle. Later>

I don't know. I wonder that myself. I'm trying to keep it Friends Only in word and deed. He keeps changing it to romance, flirt, suggestion, wishing his life was different. Then he seems to give himself a does of reality and pulls back to Friendship Only. It's hard for him right now. I'm trying to be patient and be a True Friend because he needs it and I could use a good friend also. Truthfully, sometimes I think maybe within time (a long shot really) he will decide to man up and take the risk. I really don't see that happening in the next year or two. He's only been divorced for one year and separated for two. I am just enough of a realist that I keep myself available for the "Right Man" to find me. I figure people need people and he can be a good source of friendship if nothing more. Time will tell.

how do you know that about me?!

Aren't we all a bit like that, confused, some of the time? Wolf, you or another, just take the risk already!

It depends. We are all different.

sounds like a page in my life.

It really depends on the 2 people. I had really strong feelings for one of my good friends, but I was reluctant to tell her because I did not want things between us to become sour. Eventually I pulled the nerve to tell her how I really felt and since then we have been closer than ever. I even go to her for relationship advice. So what I'm getting at is that as long as both parties don't let things get weird, all should be fine.

It's worked in one relationship so far (she still isn't interested). I'll let you know if it worked again in about 6 months.

Too many variables. It can work. The test is when one brings a sinificant other into the picture. If the other can deal with it, It might work. If not, Things can get ugly.

It depends on the people. Yes, it's possible, but it takes a lot of effort. If they are a good friend it's worth it to try.

I think it depends on who is involved. Some people can and others can't. I am one that can, if my friend is happy then I am happy for them. And will put my own feelings away in thier best interest. Friends don't grow on trees and are hard to replace.

Good point! I agree with you. Time will tell.

WoW! i'm surprised on some of you saying it won't work. I have yet to get rid of somone as a friend because there wasn't more then the friendship. I think some of you need to have a little bit more of an open mind. Not everyone is the same and if you think so. I feel sorry for you....

no

Really?

Why do you think this?

I say yes, everyone need friends and just becuase there isn't any romantic feeling doesn't mean you can be friends.