[sak01]

Originally Posted by Jamroll

Define "friend".

I think that's really where the judgement lies.

Some people have opposite-sex friends that they can rely on, have similar interests, were friends with their sister/brother, grew up with, whatever. I don't think there should be such a big deal about that.

Other people have opposite-sex friends they hug, flirt, pat, pet, play, or whatever, with. I think these people probably have to either be cut off, or the relationship has to change significantly.

There is still the danger with both types of friends that one person develops a crush on the other. In fact, I would argue the danger is greater with the first type of friendship.