Can heterosexual friendships exist?

Friendship between men and women is a question that is repeatedly discussed in various places.

However, many people may feel uncomfortable with the question itself, since it assumes that all people are heterosexual and that all people have romantic feelings.

Even if they are heterosexuals who have romantic feelings, many of them may be attracted to each other because of various factors.

“I like someone who is kind.”
“I like someone who has the same interests as me.”
“I like someone who looks cool.”

In fact, it may be rare to find someone who says, “I am OK with anyone of the opposite sex.”

*Of course, there is nothing wrong with that kind of romantic attraction either.

The reason why we hear prejudiced words such as “don’t make a move on me (of the same sex)” toward gay people is also due to the preconceived notion that “anyone is OK as long as they are of the same sex”.

Whether or not a friendship between a man and a woman is possible depends on the person’s sexuality and values, and there is no one right answer to friendship or love. There is no single right answer to friendship or romance, and even if a person’s sexual orientation is compatible with another person, it does not always lead to romance.

It is difficult to define what is normal in terms of love, friendship, and other factors related to sexuality and how we interact with others!