I am wondering what the context and motivation for the question is. In some cultures it's as if men and women are regarded as separate species that can't truly connect in an intellectual way or in a personal way outside the bounds of family. Added to this is the suggestion that there must be an erotic dimension that is supposed to be antithetical to friendship. I was not brought up with such beliefs and cannot understand why there should be any such barriers to friendship at all.
Friendship between men & women should become a part as a human being as women so many times approach us as a friend with her guiding norms which may become helpful for our thinking phase .
It is in this line I have expressed my views some years back in the following manner which I submit herewith for your perusal
As a human beings we desire to have someone who joins in our hands for our happiness & sorrows .It is therefore said that a friend in need a friend indeed .
In our life in the midst of our cloudy atmosphere a good friend will automatically come & extend his helping hand to bring silver lining in our cloudy atmosphere.
With this from an unknown author it has been said '' If you need a friend & there are a hundred step between us ,You can take the 1 step to get near me & I will take at 99 step to be there for you ''.
I am wondering what the context and motivation for the question is. In some cultures it's as if men and women are regarded as separate species that can't truly connect in an intellectual way or in a personal way outside the bounds of family. Added to this is the suggestion that there must be an erotic dimension that is supposed to be antithetical to friendship. I was not brought up with such beliefs and cannot understand why there should be any such barriers to friendship at all.