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Are there scenarios in which a potential love or sex interest could be a platonic friend? Mayyyyyyyyyybe, but unlikely. In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia look at this question from many angles, and we want our listeners to chime in! Do you agree that it is nearly impossible? Have you had experiences of successful platonic relationships that have remained uncomplicated with exes, friends of the opposite sex if you are straight or bi, and friends of the same sex if you are gay or bi? We discuss sexuality, attraction, communication, and a fascinating research study of the American Scientific Journal. Tune in!00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer02:39 Can You Have Platonic Relationships with Attraction?15:39 Differences in Perception Between Men and Women20:12 The Impact of Socialization and Stereotypes28:01 Debating the Feasibility of Platonic Relationships34:33 Navigating Platonic Relationships with Attraction39:46 The Challenges of Maintaining Platonic Relationships45:58 Conclusion and Call to ActionWe’re Not Fine Family, for quick and easy to digest takeaways from each episode and so much more, join our Patreon Memberships starting at $1/month. For our free tier, you have access to our informative and fun newsletter, it’s worth it to join.https://www.patreon.com/werenotfine?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorWe're Not Finehttps://werenotfine.comShop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shopInstagram: @werenotfinepod Doug JensenProfile: https://werenotfine.com/our-team/Email: [email protected]: douglasljensenTwitter: dougjensen4CsDr. Talia JacksonProfile: https://werenotfine.com/our-team/Email: [email protected]: @drtaliajacksonTwitter: @Talia.Jackson77