Women and Men....Can they be 'just good friends'........

by fifi40 100 Replies latest jw friends

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  ilovegravy

  Fifi...They need to boot horse face off the apprentice....She is a moose!!!

  Booooooooooo Hissssssssssssssss
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  free2think

  You're right uncle gravy they really do and quick.
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  Mr Hyde

  coolerking wrote:

  Mr. Hyde said: Yeah but they must have been gay so that doesn't count. What about men that did fancy you? lol Can we still be friends ? lol

  You mean you were never really interested in learning about The Great Teacher? I'm crushed.

  Hey Mary, I haven't read the Great Teacher book in years! Can we read it together soon? As friends of course!! TCK

  Mary don't forget to take along a spiritual male elder on your Study with mr "cooler", preferably one with a flatulant problem. If the truths in Mr coolers heart he'll put up with the stink

  lol
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  free2think

  Nvrgnbk do you need a shovel for the hole you are digging?
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  Black Soul

  right now I really think that is just a FICTION and experiences always prove it otherwise, you can't put oil and fire together and then wonder "how come they ignited" lmao
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  fifi40

  Ilovegravy and free2think.........not really connected to the thread...........but you are right, except for the fact she booted herself off last night..........yipeeeeeeeeeeee..........I couldnt wait to see her go...........I dont think anyone has ever made themselves so disliked so quickly on British TV..................except maybe Christian Rinaldo...............she makes Jade Goody look positively sweet and angelic........
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  Mary

  coolerking wrote:

  Mr. Hyde said: Yeah but they must have been gay so that doesn't count. What about men that did fancy you? lol Can we still be friends ? lol

  You mean you were never really interested in learning about The Great Teacher? I'm crushed.

  Hey Mary, I haven't read the Great Teacher book in years! Can we read it together soon? As friends of course!! TCK

  Mary don't forget to take along a spiritual male elder on your Study with mr "cooler", preferably one with a flatulant problem. If the truths in Mr coolers heart he'll put up with the stink

  Would you care to join us Brother Hyde?
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  nvrgnbk

  right now I really think that is just a FICTION and experiences always prove it otherwise, you can't put oil and fire together and then wonder "how come they ignited" lmao

  You are most wise master.

  BTW, welcome to JWD Black Soul!

  Nvrgnbk do you need a shovel for the hole you are digging?

  Thanks for the help f2t, I think, but I believe a bulldozer would be more appropriate to the job.
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  looking_glass

  OTWO - I was referring to your prior post on this thread

  I tend to agree. The best male/female relations are between those who are friends with the family or the spouse,
  or with an obvious lack of attraction. You all see those tv shows and movies where "friends" find themselves in
  a serious situation and they just embrace and that's it. Well, it can happen.

  To be cautious, it would be best to avoid these types of situations unless the spouse is involved also. Certainly,
  adults can behave, but in a friendship you eventually get comfortable and let your guard down.

  and not our exchange of communication in pm form. Funny but it was kind of addressed b/w us off thread.

  However, I disagree that men and women cannot be genuine friends because (the guy) someone will always get the wrong idea. Like in When Harry Met Sally and that exchange between the two main characters.

  Listen, it totally depends on the people. I have a GF who is very affectionate with everyone male/female and people ALWAYS get the wrong idea with her and it frustrates her. She feel that she is not able to be herself because someone could possibly get the wrong idea. I do not have that problem. But I can see when boundaries are not established that one of the two people may cross those lines and things get uncomfortable. However, that is not always the case in every circumstance.

  There was nothing worse then being a JW and never being able to be alone w/ the opposite sex because something COULD possibly happen. I wanted to travel 5 hours away to see a family that had moved and a guy friend and I had plans to drive there together. He got a call from one of the elders in the hall that put a halt to it, because it would be inappropriate for a guy and a girl to be alone in a car together.

  If a person is able to be honest about how they feel for some and if they recognize that they are putting too much into the relationship with someone of the opposite sex, then they should consider the consequences. Otherwise, as a adults I do believe it is possible to have male friends and not want to jump their bones (and the other way around). I would not give up my male friends for anything, I adore them all!
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  Bumble Bee

  Ok, nvr, here's a hug for ya

  I have guy friends and women friends. The best women friends that I have tend to be women that have good guy friends as well. There are different perspectives each brings to the relationship. If you limit yourself to just the one gender in your friendships, you are really missing out. That being said, there are just some people that don't feel comfortable with the idea, and I can respect that.

  Mary - I'd be careful with TCK - I think "bible study" is just a ploy!.

  BB