Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Between men and women, only passion‑related bonds exist, not friendship.
- In plain terms
- Men and women can't be just friends.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the complexity of mixed‑gender relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What factors enable platonic cross‑gender friendships?
- Does cultural context matter?
Another view
Many platonic friendships between genders thrive.
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