A woman may very well form a friendship with a man, but for this to endure, it must be assisted by a little physical antipathy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A lasting friendship between a man and a woman needs a small amount of physical distance.
- In plain terms
- Friendship between sexes works best with a bit of physical antipathy.
- What can you take from it?
- ['boundary', 'physical distance']
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What role does physical attraction play in friendship?
- Is distance always beneficial?
Another view
Assumes physical antipathy is necessary, which may not hold true for many.
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