Yes, it's possible...

[lilly]

Just wanted to debunk a myth.

Men and women can be friends.  Just had a really good convo with a long-time friend of the opposite sex.  We periodically update each other on life, how my hubby/kids are doing, how his wife/family are doing.  He's a really cool guy; he and I respect each other and there is none of that other stuff going on.

So, yes, it's possible to have friends of the opposite sex.  Some of the friends I respect the most are of the opposite sex.  It can be strictly friendship and very respectful.

[primetime]

Friends that don't hangout every weekend together, sure.

[lilly]

Friends that don't hangout every weekend together, sure.

There was a time when I saw him everyday (we worked together for 2 years before I got a new job) and those other feelings never developed.  We talked almost everyday then about relationships, life, a lot of things... helped each other through some hard times... but we never felt anything for each other more than friends.  Even gave each other hugs... but nope, nothing.  Just friends.  He wasn't/isn't gay either.  You might think... then the problem is with me, I must be ugly or he must be ugly.  Everyone sees beauty differently but just in my opinion, we're both decent.  Been friends for almost 10 years now.    

[non dormis]

isnt your hushand supposed to be your best friend?

i think men and women can be friends but i wouldnt want to be best friends with them... it would only make me feel like waking up and feeling like a mexican dollar hooker in vegas with an empty bottle of cheap vodka.

[lilly]

hmm, i don't remember saying my friend was my best friend.  my hubby is my best friend.

[non dormis]

well ten years is a long time to be friends with someone of the opposite sex. my cut off frienship with girls are usually 6 to 7 months.  

[lilly]

well ten years is a long time to be friends with someone off the opposite sex. my cut off frienship with girls are usually 6 to 7 months. 

Derp, are you a male or female?  Just wondering.

[non dormis]

dude.

[1luv]

1.  Without sex, we all can be friends. 

2.  When hugging someone, do not let your genitals touch each other. 

[aHMONGrican guy]

For all of the ladies who don't get it... Why do you think guys talk to you in the first place?..

Well in reply to the original post, it was because you two started out as co-workers and some people find it taboo to date someone from work so romantic interest never developed.. If you both were to had met outside of the workplace it would've been a different story.

[non dormis]

1.  Without sex, we all can be friends. 

2.  When hugging someone, do not let your genitals touch each other. 

mature adults can be friends even when sex is involved as long as they dont have any expectations.

[parana]

Just wanted to debunk a myth.

Men and women can be friends.  Just had a really good convo with a long-time friend of the opposite sex.  We periodically update each other on life, how my hubby/kids are doing, how his wife/family are doing.  He's a really cool guy; he and I respect each other and there is none of that other stuff going on.

So, yes, it's possible to have friends of the opposite sex.  Some of the friends I respect the most are of the opposite sex.  It can be strictly friendship and very respectful.

Ummmmmmm...... .., no!

I can sleep with my bestfriend, share food with my bestfriend, laugh, cry, joke, chit, and dig chix with my bestfriend.  I wonder if I can do that with a friend of the opposite sex???  Probably not!  Therefore, the opposite sex is automatically disqualified as potential bestfriend materials.

[hubba-hubba]

It's only possible if you're not attracted to each other or you're not really friends and just acquaintances.

[shesaid]

It's only possible if you're not attracted to each other or you're not really friends and just acquaintances.

I agree w/ the first part of your answer 

[AOZ]

you are still friends with him and him you because you both have an unspoken mutual feeling for eachother.... it's like a ticking timebomb waiting to explode.  u should do the right thing and stop contacting him.