Women?

Posted by: Fisbey on 03 August 2004

Can men be 'just friends' with women? in a platonic way?

I think they can but it's difficult, partners can get jealous, sometimes there are ulterior motives and sometimes one or either parties 'wants more'...

What do people here think ?
Posted on: 14 August 2004 by HTK
I think your doctor is being mean. Anyhow, this is virtual - so you cam claim it was someone else.

I do.

Smile

Harry
Posted on: 14 August 2004 by HTK
quote:
Originally posted by Ultra Violet:
I am a woman and do occasionally pop by this board. Not many women do though and that has in the past been commented on.

My post was to say that some of the stuff in this thread will do nothing to encourage women to either visit, or stay for long if they do wander in.



FWIW I think you're to be congratulated for sticking with it. Looking at some of the posts in The Padded Cell I can't think why you would. I don't think it's so much X vs Y as grown ups vs silly children. We're all Naimheads, I wish it would stop there.

Cheers

Harry
Posted on: 15 August 2004 by Mick P
It is a regrettable fact that some men are running scared of women because of their recent success in the job markets etc. Women are no longer prepared to be societies underdogs.

These inadequate men retaliate by coming out with cheap sexist drivel and that just demonstrates what a bunch of brain dead bums they are. They cannot remember that they have mothers, sisters and aunts etc and the word respect is well off their agenda.

They would be better off using the new competition of women as a stimulent to improve themselves, work harder and make the world a much better place to live in.

That is too difficult for them and they will have no one but themselves to blame when they are one day joining the dole queues.

The word Luddite comes to mind.

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 15 August 2004 by Steve Toy
Mick,

With respect this thread has bugger all to do with the workplace. It's more about whether men and women can have successful platonic relationships - it's about whether we can play nicely not work hard.

Of course men and women can play nicely as long as one isn't trying to exploit the other in order to gratify their ego.



Regards,

Steve.
Posted on: 15 August 2004 by garyi
I find it deeply ironic that we are all sat hear trying to gain the moral high ground about platonic relationships. We are typing on a fucking computer day in day out.

I saw around 12 blokes on the way past Heathrow today with their bins looking at the planes coming in.

I couldn't help but draw the comparison.
Posted on: 15 August 2004 by Berlin Fritz
Wot's their Bints got to do wiv anyfing ?


Fritz Von Couldn'tresistthatone Big Grin
Posted on: 15 August 2004 by HTK
quote:
Originally posted by Steven Toy:
It's more about whether men and women can have successful platonic relationships


Yanno what with one thing and another I'd lost sight of that.

In my experience yes, defenitely. For what that's worth. Sorry to drag it back onto topic.

Cheers

Harry
Posted on: 15 August 2004 by Berlin Fritz
My mate thought it was hillarious anyway and she should know, fortunately we're mainly emancipated over here, depending on ones personality and character naturally, which is what the whole affair boils down to once again with a touch of respect, there is no secret, you've either got it or you ain't, Basta.

Fritz Von Lastposthereboredtodeath Big Grin
Posted on: 15 August 2004 by jpk73
Since most of us Naim-Forum-Visitors are men the question to my ears sounds like "are men able to have platonic relationships"... But then we also have to ask how many women can have a platonic relationship with a man. I think they can, but often they can't resist to play a little bit, especially if they discover that they do attract that man... So, do you think it's easier for men or for women?
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by Berlin Fritz
"Ohh Vienna"
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by Trevor Newall
Hi UV,

quote:
Originally posted by Ultra Violet:
Trevor,

I don't believe I need to chill. I think that you missed the point of my posting perhaps.



I didn't miss the point, and I'm sorry if I offended you in any way.
I understand perfectly where you're coming from.
all I meant was that forums such as this are largely male domains, and what's written in the padded cell in particular shouldn't be taken seriously.
people often write stuff just to get a reaction, and what's written is not necessarily representative of their true beliefs.
it's just boys being boys!
btw, as far as I'm concerned, it's good to see a female here for a change.
I just hope you're thick-skinned enough to take the banter!

TN
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by HTK
Does the same apply to all races and religions, not to mention age groups and sexual orientations? Or are you just marginalising women?

Just curious.

Cheers

Harry
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by Trevor Newall
harry,
it applies to EVERYONE.
this is an internet forum, for goodness sake.
a good one at that, though!
it's not real life.
if you always take what's written here seriously, then you're either daft, or just sadRazz

TN
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by HTK
I think we can do without the insults Trevor, but other than that, thank you for your reply.

Harry
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by Trevor Newall
harry,
it wasn't intended as an insult.
I was making an observation.
I think the term 'chill out' is applicable once more!

TN
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by Fisbey
Blimey ask a simple question Roll Eyes
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by JonR
MORE INSANITY

Arright arright we get the message Trevor!

[Whispers in HTK's ear]: Don't worry about it Harry, Trev's a bit blase cos the mod's deleted a thread he started once...

Wink

Regards,

JonR Cool
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by Trevor Newall
Big Grin
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by HTK
I hate it when that happens. Bad luck mate.

Harry
Posted on: 16 August 2004 by Trevor Newall
eh? Confused

harry, you've lost me.

TN
Posted on: 17 August 2004 by JonR
Trev,

He's referring to you having a thread deleted Roll Eyes

Jeez...I guess I'll just have to resign myself to being a translator between you two... Wink

Regards,

JonR Big Grin
Posted on: 17 August 2004 by HTK
ROTF!

Harry