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New research confirms Dr. Harleys approach. In most platonic friendships at least on of the 'platonic' friend sees more in the other:

http://www.enotalone.com/relationships/26266.html


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Interesting article Happyheart. Thanks for the post.


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Originally Posted by happyheart
New research confirms Dr. Harleys approach. In most platonic friendships at least on of the 'platonic' friend sees more in the other:

http://www.enotalone.com/relationships/26266.html

Well this has been what Dr. Harley has been saying. Just more confirmation that Dr. Harley be knowing smile


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In most platonic friendships at least one of the 'platonic' friend sees more in the other...

So in the many professional, collegial, relationships of this type I've had, I'm now to understand that the woman had designs upon my person?
Ugghh! I feel so....cheap! [Linked Image from planetsmilies.net]

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Originally Posted by NeverGuessed
In most platonic friendships at least one of the 'platonic' friend sees more in the other...

So in the many professional, collegial, relationships of this type I've had, I'm now to understand that the woman had designs upon my person?
Ugghh! I feel so....cheap! [Linked Image from planetsmilies.net]

Yup! And you thought it was your charm? laugh


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Oh, snap! What should I now think about my relationship with my several GAY friends?

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Originally Posted by NeverGuessed
Oh, snap! What should I now think about my relationship with my several GAY friends?

Well they are platonic, correct? laugh


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But they apparently YEARN for me!!!! sick

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Originally Posted by NeverGuessed
But they apparently YEARN for me!!!! sick

Yes, yes we know. Hasn't it already been discussed on these boards about your Machismo (or was that cheese bowl)? Or am I thinking of another NG? confused laugh doh2


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