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Can Men Really Just Be Friends With Women?
Lifelong Platonic Bonds and the Value of Social Diversity
A personal anecdote about an 82-year-old father and his lifelong female friends illustrates that platonic intimacy can exist without sexual tension. Friendships with women named Vic, Trish, and Joe, some dating back to age nine, are cited as essential sources of trust and emotional support. Missing out on friendships with women is described as ignoring half of the human species.