When it comes to the question of whether or not guys and girls can be just friends there is no universal truth. In some cases guys and girls can be the best of friends but in other cases any truly platonic relationship is virtually impossible.

Whether or not a guy and a girl can be just friends depends on how the friendship started, on whether or not there is a physical attraction involved, and on the personalities of the individuals.

Never the less, you can be friends with anybody you want. Gender is not deciding factor. If you meet somebody and like them as a person don’t let something as small as their sex keep you from being friends. Good friends are very hard to find.

Rules for a Successful Guy-Girl Friendship

• There are some simple rules to make a guy-girl friendship a success:
• Don’t ever cross the line of friendship without realizing it may be a point of no return
• If you know your friend has feelings for you never take advantage of those feelings
• Never give in to physical attractions without knowing that it could change the friendship forever
• Know that there will always be people who scoff at the validity of guy-girl friendships

Tips courtesy of about.com