maturity - definitely - and level of expectation, as well. What do people expect from friendship? On this web-site (and in life) you will find people looking for just about every relationship :)

Great ! Great because I also believed it is possible but I ve met extremaly strong, opposite opinion that made me think and .. think about it. And what I strongly believe now is: Yes, it is possible but .. each interaction requires two parts involved in so ...looks like situation depends on the two parties engaged - their needs, priorities and .. maturity? :)

Why not? I mean that seriously. We are social animals and seeking out friends, sharing our worries and achievements, talking about the weather, our fears our desires - these are all worthwhile parts of friendship. Does it really matter if this is between men and men, women and women or men and women? Are we really not mature enough to believe in both the idea and the actuality of friendship - whatever the conditions? Shouldn't friendship be a successful outcome rather than something else? And whatever goes on between men and women, usually friendship lasts longer than any other relationship. So I say . . . . why not!