The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Can heterosexual men and women truly be friends with no hopes or expectations of anything more?
Have there been any studies on this topic?
Yes, there have been studies on this topic. One study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that heterosexual men are more likely to be attracted to their female friends, but that doesn't mean they want to pursue a romantic relationship with them. Another study from the same journal found that people generally believe that it is possible for heterosexual men and women to have a purely platonic friendship.