On 4/2/2017 2:12 PM, dsi1 wrote:

>
> People of the opposite sex can be "just friends." Does that happen
> very often? I have my doubts. It also makes me uncomfortable to be
> seen with attractive, well-dressed, people which is likely to happen
> when sales reps offer to take you out to lunch. I do like the free
> food though.
>

I see no reason the cannot be if you are emotionally mature and secure.
Helps if your spouse is too. The few women I'm friends with I've known
for 25 years, 35 years, 45 years. There have been situations where we
were very much alone too. All you have to do is be respectful and keep
your hands to yourself.