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Step 1
Do not give your friendship any sexual meaning. If you want to be only friends, keep it that way. Do not touch or talk to the person inappropriately. Do not use words with sexual connotations if you do not want the friendship to delve into another territory.
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Step 2
Keep your feelings in check when people constantly try to imply that the platonic friendship is more that what it seems. Do not let others ruin the relationship that you have with their awkward questions and hidden expectations. Instead, define your own world with your platonic friend.
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Step 3
Avoid discussing feminine related matters with your male platonic friend. Do not treat him as your other girlfriends and reserve your judgment until asked. Spend time with him but do not take him to a mall for a little shopping spree. Keep that reserved for your girlfriends.
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Step 4
Maintain a high opinion of your platonic girl friend. Do not undermine her intelligence and let her participate in general conversational topics. Do not mock other women in front of her.
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Step 5
Be respectful of each other. Avoid being in a situation or a position which can compromise your friendship later on. Do not use unorthodox methods to test your friendship. Appreciate what you have as any such false move can push the limits and destroy the beautiful bond.
