Even the most secure people in a strong marriage probably don't want a spouse to be establishing a new friendship, especially with someone who's very attractive. |
Men are more willing to have feminine characteristics, and women are a lot more willing to admit to traditionally masculine characteristics, like assertiveness. |
When Harry Met Sally set the potential for male-female friendship back about 25 years. Almost every time you see a male-female friendship, it winds up turning into romance. |