Why cant a guy and a girl just be friends?

Individuals in a guy/girl friendship may start to feel uncomfortable with how theyre being perceived by others, and get discouraged from spending time with each other. People may also feel less inclined to pursue a relationship with someone who has an opposite sex best friend.

Can a guy be just friends with a woman?

Can men and women be just friends? In many cases, the answer is no. Sometimes that is a good thing, when both people see friendship as a step to mutually satisfying love, sex, and/or commitment. At other times, men and women cannot be just friends because only one friend desires something more.