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Its a truth universally acknowledged that women should have each others backs, right?
Well, not everyone got that memo.
One woman onRedditexperienced this firsthand when she joined herboyfriendfor dinner with his friends.
That was all it took for the woman to call it quits with her boyfriend right then and there.
In the grand scheme of things,friendships between men and womenin countries like the U.S. are relatively new.
However, it took some time for these friendships to become more normalized.
But just how platonic are these friendships?
According to Bleske-Rechek, the answer depends on whom you ask.
Men assumed that if they felt something, their female friends must feel it too.
With the research on platonic opposite sex relationships nearly non-existent, I cant site facts and figures.
Lambert does add that for these friendships to work, transparency is key.
Hesuggestsbeing upfront about the nature of your friendship with your partner and being clear about any boundaries.
And keep your deepest thoughts and feelings for your partner, not your friend.
Are you sharing your hopes, passions, dreams, and fears?
Are they sharing theirs with you?
Save the most meaningful conversations for your primary relationship.
Its up to you to make it work.
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