Can Men and Women Be Platonic Friends?

Ha... I get this. A man who brags but shows so little could leave one curious. I mean, if he's hot, then you can kind of understand why he feels he can do what he does. If he's not, then it possibly reveals something else about him: he's a fraud. Either way, it's interesting.

I have zero interest in seeing Sons, but I can understand one being curious about it.

Really trying to understand where you are coming from. Those "Satanic characteristics" are present in everyone. But just like when you are first dating you want to present a different face to the person you want to attract.
Since you brought it up, no those reasons are not why Id be attracted to any man. Btw there are some guys on this site that fit those labels but act like they dont. You lumping me in that category that likes vanity, beauty, pride, arrogance is really unfair as there have been times where I read your posts and tried to converse with you or just let my emojis do the talking. That was me trying to get to know you and I didnt ask you once what you looked like. I could ask to see you or Lynx, both of whom Im curious about but I havent had the opportunity to slip that request in as I have had with Caleb.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder right? I mean youre a lizard but you have a couple of endearing traits

I think some people have a huge chip on their shoulder (maybe past experiences) they are not willing to let go.

I wouldnt say 'all men are the same' just as 'all women are this way' but I think even though you might generalise it a bit there are always exceptions to the rule.

Ive known catty women and also great sisterhood amongst women just as guys have partners in crime or they may be really good mates. As for men AND women well Ive always been in co ed situations and men and women generally get on and respect each other. I think when there is too much separation they divide into camps and thats not always healthy.

There is always the odd pervert or 'slag' in a group. But thats not the way most people I know act around each other.

It wasn't my intention to lump you in with anybody.

I treat everyone as an individual.

In your particular case, I told you before that you seem to have a good head on your shoulders.

I'm 44, grey hair, bad teeth (relatively... in some areas, like Japan for instance, they would think it rather odd to have perfect teeth at my age) getting a bit chubby since I don't have the liberty of riding my bike to my job any more. You ain't missing a thing here.

There's actually a picture of me somewhere around the forum, but I'm not hunting it down.

Well now, and um, I could be wrong on this- after all I'm just some old lady- whose been married for nearly two decades to my one and only who is a godly man, so what do I know about stuff like this,
BUT I'm pretty sure that stuff like this:

goes against


but eh- what do I know?

nope.

Maybe some truth for those who are not Christ centered, (and is certainly true in made up movies) but honey let me tell what keeps going through my mind EVERY TIME I read your brags post about "I can take home any woman I want to" blah blah blah, I mean, since you like to use worldly examples of all this relationship stuff ( like HITCHED), I guess for this purpose I will too.


Yup, for now on whenever I hear this song, I will definitely think of you.

lol.

At least somebody gets me.

I have a boopable nose and chubby cheeks!

What woman can resist a boopable nose?

True, but a little bit harsh.

If he is the age he claims, of course there is no hope for him. But I get the feeling he is much younger. If I am correct, there is hope that he will grow up someday.

Just give him a little time.

It's practical advice, of the type he gives in the video, that, if implemented, will make a difference.

take a girl home to do what, clean his toilet? Not sure what OP means or what hes even talking about.

Girls have their own homes to look after dont need to go to his.

Maybe hes a bus driver or an uber and gives everyone a free ride home? That would be good, public transportation here isnt always reliable.

In fairness to you, and I'm saying this in all sincerity and not in any sort of condescending way whatsoever, you really don't know where I'm coming from simply because you're not as familiar with my posting history as some other members here are. I'll try to give you a better understanding of what motivates me to even partake in these types of discussions when I answer something that you recently said to me on another thread.

In varying degrees, yes, they are, BUT God has provided the means for us through Christ to purge ourselves from these types of characteristics as we're conformed more and more into the likeness of Jesus over time.

Anyhow, the reason why I mentioned those characteristics is because, in my own observations (others may have different experiences/observations, and they're certainly free to disagree), most of the world AND most of "the church" are still being wrongly attracted by these types of characteristics, and the proverbial proof is in the pudding. In other words, if they/we enter into marital relationships with others because we were drawn unto them by such characteristics, then we shouldn't be surprised to see such a high divorce rate in both the world and "the church". Granted, I'm NOT suggesting that these are the only characteristics or reasons which lead to divorce, but they definitely contribute to a high percentage of the same, at least in my opinion, anyway (again, others are certainly free to disagree).

I truly wasn't insinuating that they are. Again, I've previously told you that you seem to have a good head on your shoulders, and I also recently thanked you for your honesty when you described certain things about women. In other words, I don't view you negatively, and, believe me, there are plenty of people on this website that I do view negatively, and for very good reasons.

And there are many people on this website who would readily suggest that I am one of them. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but our opinions aren't necessarily factual.

In all honestly, I didn't lump you in that category. I deliberately mentioned "a lot of women" and not you, specifically. Believe me, and I trust that others here can attest to the reality of what I'm about to say, if I have something specific to say to a specific individual, then I just say it. In other words, you never need to read between the lines, so to speak, when trying to figure out what I'm trying to say and to whom.

I know that, and I appreciate it as well.

Well, most people here already know what I look like, but I'll post a picture if you promise not to laugh.

Promise?

I must tell you that it was quite windy when this picture was taken, and I left my home in a rush that day, so I didn't have a hairbrush handy.

Anyhow, here's the picture:



What?

lol.

Okay, here's what I really look like:



That picture is probably about 6 years old (Sorry, but I'm really not into selfies), but I pretty much look the same now.

Just add some white hairs to the chin area of my beard, a couple more wrinkles to my face, and imagine that I recently came out on the losing end of a battle with 6 professional kickboxers in a back alley somewhere, and "VOILA!", that's what I currently look like.

Anyhow, I certainly didn't mean to cause you any offense in any of my previous responses to you, so I hope that we're good.

Ttyl.

I prefer the company of men myself. Most women are vapid, gossip continually and are generally far too emotional about everything. The women who aren't like that usually have a life, career, family so little time for new friends.

As a result I have always gravitated toward having male friends (IRL), but always and without fail, the guy ends up in love and wanting more. Tons of friendships ruined by that.

So I now gravitate towards being a hermit or towards friendships with women much older than myself.. Hahaha

How old does he claim to be?

Seeing how he apparently views himself as God's gift to women (and possibly all of mankind as well), I wouldn't be surprised if he claims to be eternal.

Sorry, but I honestly didn't read too many of his posts initially.

Having now done so, my opinion of him has changed dramatically.

Anyhow, it seems that he now has me on ignore, so I don't foresee him and me conversing anymore.

Not a chance. But you have to grab what you can and do what you must.

I agree with both of your assessments here, but can't you see how difficult this makes things for godly men?

In other words, they/we shy away (or should) from the first group, and the second group is already taken.

Is there a third group?

If there is, then please draw me a detailed map as to where I can find them.

I understand your reasoning here, but I can't stand hanging out with men.

A while back, one of my daughters was trying to get me to become friends with the father of one of her friends, and I felt like running myself over with my own car...lol. I'm serious. I like women, and have no desire whatsoever to do the "guy" thing.

I don't know if I'm a hermit. Personally, I feel more like a ghost or a leper at the moment in that I seem to be either invisible to the world or simply shunned by the same.

Whatever.