Platonic Relationships: How To Conduct Yourself

It is self-evident that without self discipline, you will have so little going on for you especially in the relationship arena. A man can befriend a woman and vice versa plainly for friendship purposes. Such a relationship is known as platonic. For this kind of arrangement to work, you need to be full armor in terms of self discipline. Many a platonic relationships fall apart when sex creeps in. It fails the meaning of platonic relationship when the involved parties engage in sexual intimacy. The idea of ACTUALLY getting physical with your mate should never occasion even the empty dark corners of your mind.

It is harmless to fancy getting physical with your mate as long as it is left as so; a thought. Don't sweat it, we are sexual beings and it is bound to happen some time. Trying to act on the thoughts can leave you on a very dry place. To avoid far-reaching implications, you can out your feelings through a safer channel. Safe flirting is your best option. If your mate doesn't respond to your flirting, roll back your advances before it's too late. Also, never ever flirt with a shy friend. You don't know what lies behind the shy smile or gaze. Your shy friend could respond with an avalanche of emotions. Things get bad if you lead them on and worse if your friend gets confused in the process. Flirting is a safe arena of showing your feelings without ruining a good relationship.

Flirting is fun, especially if your friend is good at it. It can make you feel wanted and important. It is important to draw lines though and make sure you live by the basic rules of the game. Uncontained feelings can effectively scare away a good friend. It will also paint a portrait of an emotionally immature individual who can't practice self-control. Odds are always against a platonic relationship transforming into a romantic relationship. You should therefore never count your chances or throw caution to the wind thinking you will be the one. It is far much important to remain friends with a wonderful person than losing that a friend along a million other opportunities.

Honesty and openness should reign in your relationship. Make clear your intentions. You should ensure that your partner does not confuse the flirting for something more. Constant reminders that you are only in the game to have fun are important. No party involved should expect anything more at any given time. Keep yourselves in check, as a step too far in the wrong direction can suffocate a flamboyant relationship.

For a while, thoughts of being with that one person to hold and cherish, to live happily ever after should be banished. Don't play games with your own heart - wallowing in high hopes of ever hitting the road with your friend. They are just that, your friend. They may be the center of your universe but they have a life too. In this other life, there are other people, such as a lover. Their partners will not welcome flirty advances from you.

You should accord a platonic relationship the importance and respect it deserves. The health and survival of that relationship lies in your hands. It's like an egg, drop it and there is no omelette!