This document provides four methods for maintaining a friendship with someone of the opposite sex. The first method is to be honest with yourself about any romantic feelings and whether those feelings could develop into a relationship if circumstances were different. The second method is to clearly define the relationship as a friendship from the beginning through open communication. The third method is to involve any significant others by being transparent and helping them become friends with the person as well. The fourth method outlines maintaining appropriate boundaries by minimizing sexual tension, avoiding ambiguous situations, and limiting or ending contact if boundaries cannot be upheld.

1. How to Be Just Friends with a
Member of the Opposite Sex

2. I would love to be friends with you 

3. The Negative effect of Media

4. It's tricky, but it can be done

5. 4 methods to be just friends
with a person of the
opposite sex ;)

6. Method One of Four:
Decide What Your True Feelings Are

7. Be honest with yourself
-Do you find yourself fantasized about what a
relationship would be like with them?
-If you were not in a relationship, if they were single,
and if nothing else is blocking the way, would you
probably be romantically interested?
-Do they seem to be romantically attracted to you?
- Do you really believe that this person is better suited
to you as a friend than as a romantic partner? Why?

8. Method Two of Four:
Define Your Relationship

9. Define your relationship as a friendship
from the very beginning
*In any relationship, including cross-gender
friendships, communication is a key.
*Presumptions can lead to broken friendships,
misunderstandings and other problems down
the line.
*Address your feelings early on!

10. Method Three of Four:
Include Your Significant Other

11. Talk to your significant other.1-
Honesty is the best policy.

12. Involve the significant other(s)
By becoming a friend to the couple, the
doubts and jealousy usually vanish in time.

13. Method Four of Four:
Control the Situation…

14. 1. Minimize sexual tension.
2. Prevent borderline situations.
3. Reduce contact or end the friendship if
the boundaries can't be clarified or
upheld.
4. Be careful with your decisions.

16. Any Questions??

17. Thanks ..