Is it possible for two people of different sexes to become "friends" online...talk on the phone...& then decide to spend some time in person together...just as friends? Does there always have to be an "ulterior motive"?

Of course it's possible! To think otherwise is just ludicrous.

i hope so, some men are better as just friends anyways

I'd like to think that is true. I'd even like to test it for you any takers?

No...must be hot monkey sex involved

The majority of my friends in the real world are male. I think it's very possible. Bein a tomboy I tend to gravitate towards male friends cause puttin it simply I enjoy alot of the same things like muddin, 4wheelin, etc.

of course

So Redd...how have your partners felt about your male friends?

Sure

i see no problem with it except down the road after a few drinks

A few haven't liked it. But bros b4 ho's I say!

If you make it clear up front---friends only---this is workable. I have quite a few male friends.

I would think it entirely possible because I have several men (and women) that I find very appealing as friends but not as a lover/mate.

That in no way makes them less it just means I am not looking for their traits in a mate. I know pretty well what it takes for me to want to live with someone.

Is it possible that I could change my interest from friendship to relationship? Of course. Likely; probably not.

Personally; I would not go hang out with someone on the premis of freindship if I hadn't come to a conclusion about my feelings and told them prior.

One thing that I would NOT do is go stay in a male friend's home or have him stay in mine. It is just not possible for me, and I would dare say most men to be comfortable in a situation where a person is bathing and dressing and doing intimate things. I say this as a caregiver who is very good at keeping a professional distance and respect my friend's privacy. Maybe if I had a completely seperate guest room and bath for short periods but my home is my oasis and I want to be able to relax in my pajamas and or stay in my routines which are not always considerate of someone who would not be comfortable in a familia situation. Since my home is the size of a postage stamp it is difficult for me to even have dinner guests.

My best friend is male. I think its entirely possible.

It's absolutely possible. Recently, I met someone in person that I had gotten to know as friends online. We met as friends, too, which turned out great.

I guess it really just boils down to the age-old question: Can a man & a woman "just be friends"...& do you trust your gender when it comes to the opposite sex?

Yes, they can be just friends.

I've had guys say to me "Listen! I KNOW how guys can be!" But...but...aren't YOU a guy?

All my best friends have always been guys!

Some really special tomboy ladies have slipped under the barbed wire, to my heart.

3 of my exes are my very best friends, my tribe, my family.

I just let my man know how loyal and monogamous I am, to a fault. These guys always end up getting close too and bolstering his security, and affirming my history of pure fidelity..

Course, there is the "Harry Met Sally" under current risk. One of my best guy friends for 15 years, never fails to let innuendo regarding conquering me for his own slip. I just keep it in check, cuz I love him SO dearly. And, the boatload keeps traveling the white waters. Has worked so far.

Think it is also healthy, and good for my man's self esteem as well, that he has sisters in his life too. We don't get to choose our family. Friends are the gold we single out on the trail. I'm keeping the precious ones in my fold forever!

It all comes down to big trust and self control, morals! Healthy communication, wild attraction/sex life and extreme confidence in the romance lay the foundation. If there isn't that, I'm out anyway...

As long as both of you are naked, it absolutely is possible