But see the argument is (I read an interesting albeit funny article today) that girls think girls and guys can be friends because they friend zone guys instantly while guys just wanna see her naked
I truly believe it's all based on the people. You need to know someone before you jump down their pants, and then expect them to just want to be friends. Not everyone is capable of doing that. Some people get attached too quickly, that as soon as they "go that distance" they start to feel like they are in "love" and expect the other to feel that way also. There are a lot of woman and men that are the type that they just can't be alone. They always have to have someone, and usually they are the type that will say "I love you" only after a couple days, just to try and keep that person in their life. While doing that, and saying I love you to someone, some usually end up sleeping with other people as well, because they need someone else to fall back on if something goes wrong. I have many friends, that don't want a relationship and they make it work without catching feelings. The BEST thing to do in my opinion, is be straight forward from the beginning. People need to make it known from the start that all they want is the ***, and nothing else. Both also need to be on the same page about it and be clear from the start. Now that doesn't mean someone still kent catch feelings because some still do, but in my opinion it's being respectful if you make it clear right away and not lead anyone on. If they catch feelings, that's their issue, but again I feel most only catch feelings when it's that fast because they simply just don't want to be alone, and or can't find anyone else for the time being. Long story short, even though I'm never short lol, yes I feel people can "just be friends", but it most certainly depends on the people. It's not for everyone that's for sure.
I think they can but it depends on the person, if I find you unattractive I'll friend zone you if you're attractive I'm probably getting friend zoned. Although it might just be I want to sleep with them not get in a relationship
People accept the love they think they deserve. Also, I think there's a cultural thing regarding love that movies usually tend to portray. Love is everlasting and the idea of "the one" and the whole "never give up if you love someone" which I've fallen victim to a lot. People forget that relationships come and go naturally but mostly we are terrible at letting go especially if we use the said friendship or relationship to fill a gap. But you can't fill that gap with anyone but your own cultivated happiness which really sucks to work on but in the end is rewarding.
Based on my friend percentages, I'd say 70-80% of my friends are girls and the rest are guys. So I have more girl friends and I've only wanted to fuck some of em. Not all of em. So yes dudes and chicks can be friends without being fuck buddies. Or at least in my case yeah.