Friendship between the sexes
Watch this postAre single men interested in platonic friendships with women?
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I am not single, but what is a single man?
I have known a few men over the years who have been widowed, divorced, and they have been friends with whoever they liked including women. Their fear has in general been beware of the gold diggers.
I may not be the norm, but just pointing out, we're not all insecure or lonely without a man to settle down with.
Personally I think just being friends is perfect.
We studied and laughed a lot and it was definitely platonic, so yes it can happen.
I personally believe most older people would be far happier if the two genders could indeed be friends without any other tension and expectations. Just the security of knowing that a special someone has your back and is there for you for the journey would alleviate a great deal of fear, worry, and anxiety that so many older people have.
My two cents worth . . .
Bit stuck, as a poor man with the Dating site - I can't afford to reply (or I don't want to pay £28) to reply to all the gorgeous ladies that want to talk to me - great pity. Change the rules.
I'm new to silver surfers. Looking for friends to share days out and perhaps holidays. Lost my partner over six years ago. I'm in my late 50's and still working. Live in the North east UK.
I like the countryside and coast, enjoy walking and visiting new places. Non smoker. I have no pets but like animals, apart from wasps and sharks.