Ask Dali Mama

DEAR DALI MAMA:

Can men and women really be friends?

–Curious (United States)

DEAR CURIOUS:

Yes indeed. We are each much more than our gender. Sometimes we might have to be more conscious to really see each other as individuals or, in some cases, to not let physical attraction dictate the dynamics or manifestation of our friendships, but I have many beloved, platonic male friends just as I have many beloved, platonic female friends.