oestrogen & testosterone. men and women relationships
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oestrogen & testosterone
Men and Women Relationships
Society’s View
• Society is more open to mixing of genders today than in the olden age.
Media Influence
• The mass media more often than not relate relationships between the opposite sex to romance-relationships.
Can Men and Women Be “Just Friends”?
Platonic Friendship
Relationship between men and women which are non-sexual in
nature.
Why do men have platonic relationships with women?
• To avoid the world of male competition
• Feel more comfortable talking to a women about intimate things.
• Women generally gives better advice.
Why do women have platonic relationship with men?
• Gives a sense of security
• They are more outgoing and fun.
Boundaries To ObserveExcerpts from Rabbi Shmuley
Boteach's Oprah & Friends XM Radio show "Male/Female Friendships"
• You can't go out to late night dinners together. You can have lunch together in a public place, but you should not order alcoholic beverages.
• You can't take long drives or long flights with the other person, even if it's for work.
• You cannot place yourself in any situation where romance can grow.
• You can't share secrets with a platonic men or women friend that you don't share with your spouse.
• You should not be friends with ex-lovers.
• http://advice.eharmony.com/?page=articles/view&AID=2143