Platonic friends???

I went to my book club meeting last night. We had read Prodigal Husband by Jacqueline Thomas. It was pretty good and a fast read. After the games and initial discussion -someone asked the question "Do you think Men & Women can truly be PLATONIC friends?" Everyone had their only view on it, but this is what I think: It ALL depends on the circumstance - not the individual. I tend to believe that if there are 2 people that are attractive to one another and just friends, then eventually someone will cross the line- if only for a sneaky freak. Consider these circumstances:

• Both of you are available (meaning that regardless of the individuals dating/marital status, he/she has entertained the possibility of seeing if the grass is really greener on the other side)
• You confide in each other on the same level you would confide in a good girlfriend
• You find him attractive - not necessarily fine. But he is someone that you would consider if you bumped into him out on the streets
• No one would have to find out... y'all are cool and spend a great deal of time together, anyway.

Ok, so what would stop you??? I believe that if all of these circumstances presented themselves, then lines would be crossed. Not that I have experience in this matter, but I'm just sayin'. ;-) And if you believe that Men and Women can really be JUST FRIENDS, then is it safe to say that you don't have any problems with your significant other having best friends of the opposite sex?? Just a thought...
N.E.Wayz...
I'm going to Raleigh for The Women's Empowerment Convention this weekend. That's where Ol' Boy lives so, I will probably see him. He's my friend, Mik's, fiance's brother. We usually get together as a group every year at this time. I didn't bother tryin' to see him last year, because I was all about BF at the time... How things have changed in just 1 little year!!! Not that I'm not still feelin' BF, but I also am in serious need of some attention.
I'm not expecting any fireworks, but I'm looking forward to the trip. For one, I haven't seen Mik since last summer when she came to visit for our annual Ladies at The Lake weekend. Secondly- I always enjoy Chillin' out with this group of women. We are a diverse group of friends and family- ranging in age from 30-70 sumthin'. We all bring different views & life's experiences to the table. We solve the problems of the world for one weekend - every year. In the evening, we put on our club gear, leave the older crowd at home, go out on the town and drink, dance, & talk shit until the sun comes up.