Can Men and Women Be Friends? - Page 4

Interesting article, thanks for sharing. The only point that I didn't really digest was the power play point, in think that we have come far in terms of equality so that such things are not at the forefront of issues between men and women but then again I have known to be quite naive about the reality of things, viewing things from more of a utopian hope.

I wonder if they will bring in this element of power play between Indira and Rishi. Most Indian Serial heroines tend to be submissive, even the put upon roles like Indira, for example Pavitra Rishta. Whenever there are more assertive characterizations, their aggressiveness is restrained through manipulation, familial duties or other constraints like Pratigya. I wonder if Indira's personality will change if and when she falls in love to accommodate this power dynamic. 🤔

I liked this note though.

Men, on the other hand, more frequently replied that sexual attraction was a prime reason for initiating a friendship, and that it could even deepen a friendship.

It reminds me of another comment by a man about how men tend to be more visual, that they are more readily able to assess situations or comprehend the facts through sight and women tend to be more focused in the details, seeing the bigger picture through insight of substance.

With love, Sabah

Originally posted by: -Rinky-

@revathy-well KKHH isnt reality i feel...its more like a very sad demonstration of relationships...

Sabah- the 3rd 1 isnt suprsising cause they still dont understand the concept of friendship with a "chick" well...as revathy said you dont fall in love with a personl till you dont find her unattractive...that applies more to men i believe...women somehow know whom they want as a friend and who as a boy friend...

Originally posted by: myvoice

Ahem I am goin to spoil some fun out of the discussions here 😆.

@bold - by that if you meant, whatever reality the movie depicted was originally unintended, then I agree.

@blue..what makes you think that? am genuinely curious 😛

Originally posted by: ..Priyanka..

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.I have little bit hope from Illa Bedi Dutta in this area because she is trying to show different story, i want her to show what exactly friendship means between men n women at this stage than take next step of their friendship..This is where I have even lesser hope than you cause even though Ila Bedi did manage to write such a strong a convincing character I feel she will slowly take the Rishi-Indira relationship into the domain of love once the friendship establishes...yet lets do some wishful thinking and imagine thats not the case...It might not be the case according to me , because they have shown another quick interaction of Rishi n Mandira also where they has shown flirting little bit with each other , we do not know story yet so no point assuming 😆

Edited :- Do not forget, Indian Viewers are more interested in eye lock, Dupatta udao, kissing 😆 at any cost whether situations permit or not , they have limited thinking n they cannot think beyond that 😆

Hitler Didi is based on family concept & her past life ...present also struggle life needs to money for fulfill all requirements of family .she has lost smile reason her father.She hates man most important aim of show ''bring indira smile , love & dream '' . I never read any article inwhich describe indira rishi friendship. Every article says clearly indira and rishi is playing lead role

Originally posted by: -Rinky-

Sur somehow i dont like rishi and indira as a romantic pair...lol

so though i know there is no escape from it I would rather have them as friends than lovers...cause honestly to expect a show to work without a romantic angle is impossible and Sumit seems to be The Guy for the purpose...

anyway the article i was reading had this questioner filled by 1000 something people in a dating site...check its interesting..

1. Do you believe men and women can be platonic friends?

   Yes: 83%

   No: 11%

   Unsure: 6%

2. Have you had a platonic friendship that crossed the line and became romantic or sexual?

   Yes: 62%

   No: 36%

   Unsure: 2%

3. Who is more likely to misinterpret the intimacy of friendship for sexual desire?

   Men: 64%

   Women: 25%

   Unsure: 11%

4. Is it possible to fall in love with someone who first enters your life as a friend?

   Yes: 94%

   No: 4%

   Unsure: 2%

5. Do you hope that when you do fall in love, your partner will have started out as your friend?

   Yes: 71%

   No: 9%

   Unsure: 20%

6. Who is better at keeping sex out of a platonic relationship?

   Men: 13%

   Women: 67%

   Unsure: 20%

Thanks Rinki for sharing this interesting article. . . .I totally agree with the 3rd one. . .sometimes sweet ,caring and concerned talks of girls mislead boys and they see it in other way but in reality these are inborn qualities of a girl(most probably)

Originally posted by: a little faith

Interesting article, thanks for sharing. The only point that I didn't really digest was the power play point, in think that we have come far in terms of equality so that such things are not at the forefront of issues between men and women but then again I have known to be quite naive about the reality of things, viewing things from more of a utopian hope.

I wonder if they will bring in this element of power play between Indira and Rishi. Most Indian Serial heroines tend to be submissive, even the put upon roles like Indira, for example Pavitra Rishta. Whenever there are more assertive characterizations, their aggressiveness is restrained through manipulation, familial duties or other constraints like Pratigya. I wonder if Indira's personality will change if and when she falls in love to accommodate this power dynamic. 🤔

I liked this note though.

Men, on the other hand, more frequently replied that sexual attraction was a prime reason for initiating a friendship, and that it could even deepen a friendship.

It reminds me of another comment by a man about how men tend to be more visual, that they are more readily able to assess situations or comprehend the facts through sight and women tend to be more focused in the details, seeing the bigger picture through insight of substance.

With love, Sabah

nice post good time pas ...👍🏼

@oshifa- i know what you mean...we are just hoping that indira rishi wud be friends forver...

Great Post Rinky.