36.Men and Women Can't Be 'Just Friends'?

Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, no BS psychology podcast. Today's episode is a one-on-one talk, and I have a juicy and highly requested topic for you: can men and women be friends? Any relationship is a complex dynamic, and friendship can sometimes be more intertwined than romantic connections, especially if it is between two people of the opposite sex. In this episode, we'll specifically delve into popular opinions surrounding friendships between men and women, including the influence of pop culture on our viewpoints and our listeners’ opinions, which have kindly split this episode into two boot camps: skeptics and believers. Proponents of opposite-sex friendships argue that this type of dynamic is possible due to childhood ties. In contrast, others strongly believe that there is always chemistry and hormones at play. We’ll refer to evolutionary psychology, social conditioning theory, and research on cross-gender friendships to help our discussion.Lastly, I’ll share some key points that you can take away if you are thinking of building or maintaining friendships with the opposite sex. Enjoy today’s episode! With love, Nicole. For more everyday psychology and tips please follow me on IG @nicolekaplan   Link to IG Profile: https://www.instagram.com/nicolekaplan?igsh=am51NWhrZ3FyNWRl&utm_source=qr Link to YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mHCc0hHSzK4?feature=shared