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1. A pair of basic round-toe pumps with a mid-sized heel that'll look fancy at special events while being comfy enough to wear all night long — yes, that means buh-bye flip-flops that you bring to every wedding.
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Promising review:"I'm shocked with my purchase! I needed a pair of heels to wear to a wedding. Seeing as I don't get out much I did not intend on spending a lot of money on them. Not only do these shoes look amazing, but they feel amazing as well! I was in them not only during the reception, but the ceremony as well. They were so comfortable and did not leave blisters or leave my feet sore. I danced in them all night and will keep this brand in mind the next time I need to purchase any shoes." — Jennifer Hanns
Get it from Amazon for $28.89+ (available in sizes 5–12 and 23 colors/styles).
2. A pair of comfy embroidered cowboy boots with a chunky heel to let you square dance the night away without feeling like you have to slip into flip-flops after five minutes on the dance floor.
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Promising review:"These are a great price. They are wide-calf approved. I love the zipper on the side. It makes them easy to open. Highly recommend." — Angela K
"True to size! I was worried they'd be a bit tight as I have very wide feet, but they fit great. Comfortable as well. Walked several miles in them without breaking them in. For the price, you really can't beat them!" — Lisa O.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–11, including wide, and eight colors).
3. A pair of Adidas Cloudform running sneakers because training for a race is challenging enough — make it at least a bit less painless with these lightweight, breathable, and cushy sneakers.
Promising review:"I walk a lot. I'm on my feet a lot, and I'm in my 60s. It's really hard to find comfortable walking shoes. Most do not hold up to their claims in my opinion. I now own two pairs of these. I walk an average of 3–5 miles a day and spend a lot of time working in my flower beds. I wear them for an average of 12 hours a day. These have held up really well to the work I put them through, and they are so comfortable. Highly recommended!" — PN
Get it from Amazon for $42+ (available in sizes 5–11 and 18 colors).
4. A pair of faux-wood Dr. Scholl's slides that'll go with your iconic Nantucket vibe while feeling as cozy as the worn-in slides you've had for years now.
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Promising review:"Very comfortable and are large enough to fit wide feet without any problem. Good quality, great shoe." — AnneMarie
Get them from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in sizes 6–11 and three styles).
5. A pair of chic sandals you can wear anytime, anywhere — whether you're off to a meeting, brunch with friends, or getting your wardrobe ready for wedding season!
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Promising review:"I bought these to match a hot pink dress I purchased and they matched the dress perfectly! They are very comfortable, I wore them to a party for eight hours and had no issues with pain the next day. The straps fit nicely, not too loose or snug. Would definitely purchase in other colors!" — Mariana
Get it from Amazon for $20.30+ (available in sizes 5–13 and in 14 colors).
6. A soft rubber sole slipper so you can enjoy the warm, cozy feeling of socks with the protection and grip of a traditional slipper.
Promising review:"Hard to find a woman's slipper that isn't too frilly, fluffy, puffy and has a back on it. These fit like a glove. Love the nonskid sole seems durable. It's the best slipper I've owned. Buying as Xmas gifts for everyone this year! They are so comfortable and warm. If I want a slip-on it converts to that. But as a woman, I find that most slippers either look like bedtime Uggs, slide off the feet, or have fur everywhere. These are amazing. Don't hesitate. I bought smaller than my size because my slippers tend to stretch out and then flop around. These are snug, but they are so soft it doesn't bother me." — Jodi
Get it from Amazon for $14.06+ (available in women's sizes 4.5–13, men's sizes 3–11, and 25 colors).
7. A cushy pair of slides you'll gladly wear absolutely EVERYWHERE, whether you're sporting them to waltz around the house or putting them on to run your weekly errands.
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Promising review:"So cute and COMFORTABLE, literally feels like walking on clouds! And they're breathable — no sweaty feet. I also like how at the bottom it's textured so you can walk outside, and they have little slots so they're airy! Buy them ASAP." — Jordan
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in sizes 4–12.5 and 17 colors).
8. An espadrille wedge that absorbs shock with its platform-like sole and keeps the foot in place with its ankle strap. All while looking cute enough to wear with any dress in your vacay wardrobe.
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Promising review:"LOVE THESE SHOES!!! I have a wider foot and can't wear many trendy shoes, but I am in LOVE with these!! They are truly the most comfortable pair of sandals I have ever owned, no exaggeration. I wore them for an entire wedding, no complains. Walked two miles in them on vacation, no complaints. ran through a lightning storm in them, NO COMPLAINTS!! I would run a marathon in these if I needed to. Ankle strap is comfortable and stretches enough to put my foot in but fits just right to hold the shoe on comfortably. The two foot straps don't stretch, but aren't too tight. These feel even better than name brand shoes! I LOVE THEM!!! BUY THEM!!" — tyler fischer
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes 6–11, including wide sizes, and five styles).
9. A pair of pointed-toe mules for folks who prefer closed-toed shoes but still want a bit of ventilation. These mules have a wider footbed than most pointed-toe shoes, meaning they'll feel more like slippers and less like toe constrictors.
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Promising review:"I usually have a hard time finding comfortable and cute shoes that fit my wide feet, but these are perfect. They get comfier every time I wear them, and I wear them three to four times a week for work. My feet don't slide, and they don't make any weird noises." — Tiffany P
Get them from Amazon for $28.97+ (available in sizes 5–12 and five styles).
10. A pair of Minnetonka wedge sandals that work great as a chic headed-around-town option. Bonus: these are great travel shoes since they go with just about any neutral outfit and feel comfy during city strolls!
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Promising review:"These slides are so cute and look great with lots of outfits. They are a little wide but when summer heats up, they will fit fine. Love them!" — Girlygirl
Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in sizes 5–11 and in seven colors).
11. A pair of braided sandals with a supportive chunky heel proving that you *can* dress up virtually anything: even your favorite band tee and broken-in pair of jeans.
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Promising review:" Reaching for these sandals more and more because they're comfy, cute and, elevate my outfits! They didn't require any breaking in and I've worn them for an entire day out and had no issues with long-term wear. Fit was true to size. Going to get another color since I love them so much!" — Nidhi
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes 6–10 and 23 colors).
12. A nonslip athletic sneaker that you'll slip into day in and day out. Reviewers have mentioned that these shoes feel like walking on clouds, which is the type of feeling you want when miles into your next hike or run.
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Promising review:"I did not expect this to be so comfortable and cushion support. It was like walking on clouds for sure. This is a true to size shoe for sure. Ordered these for hike walks and trail biking to see how comfy indeed it was. Little snug on the entry since it doesn't have a tongue like opening, it is a sock like entry but good. To start I have the black ones but will look to order more colors. Name brands should look into this style of comfort... Or maybe link up to expand product lines. GREAT PRODUCT THANK YOU." — nessynpook
Get it from Amazon for $32.79+ (available in sizes 5.5–10.5 and 20 colors).
13. A mesh slip-on shoe because, honestly, who has time for laces? These shoes are made from mesh, meaning they'll fit your foot like a glove while still remaining exceptionally breathable.
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Promising review:"I would buy again. I am on my feet for eight hours and find them wide enough with enough arch support." — Donna
Get it from Amazon for $28.38+ (available in sizes 5.5–10.5 and 16 colors).
14. A black pointed-toe pump because it's the type of basic, versatile shoe that belongs in every wardrobe. The footbed forms to your foot, while the leather stretches easily for a perfect fit. I have these shoes, and I can easily spend hours in them without feeling an ounce of pain.
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Promising review:"These fit and feel so good on my wide width foot. The arch is not extremely defined, but enough is there to make my foot happy. These do NOT hurt my feet at all. I think I could play basketball in them:) LOVE them!" — CC
Get it from Amazon for $26.10+ (available in sizes 5–12, including wide fits, and two colors).
15. A quilted slip-on shoe with memory foam insoles to make it feel as if you're stepping on a fluffy pillow with each stride. Pair these with your favorite leggings for times when you want to be comfy while running errands, but you also want to look put-together.
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Promising review:"I have wide feet and these are SO COMFY. I am usually a 7.5-8, I ordered these in an 8. My pinky toe isn't crammed in and the bottom feels like memory foam. These are a great value." — abcd
Get it from Amazon for $28.44+ (available in sizes 6–11, wide fits, and in eight colors).
16. A pair of low wedge flats, because finding shoes that accommodate wide feet can be tricky — throwing a high arch into the mix can make things even trickier! I personally have wide feet with a high arch, and I always recommend a roomy shoe with just a liiiiiittle bit of wedge for extra support!
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Promising review:"Really good quality and comfort shoe. I have wide feet and these are really comfortable. I went up half a size and they fit perfect. Great to dress up or down." — C
Get it from Amazon for $23.79+ (available in sizes 5–12 and 15 colors).
17. A pair of chunky sandals for helping you release your inner Daria. These are perfect for anyone who wants to serve '90s vibes but needs something less intricate to emulate the decade. These shoes are super simple to throw on and add an immediate edgy (and cute!) touch to your 'fit.
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Promising review:" These shoes are a very cool closet staple to have and reasonable price! There is not a ton of stretch to the strappy part which I like so my foot isn't sliding too far forward when I walk.
If you have wider feet, I would recommend going a size up? Although it's listed to be memory foam, it's not that cushion-y, but does mold to the shape of your sole/heel the more you wear them.
The only con is that the bottom of the shoe can be slippery on bare floors or tile so tread carefully. I went outside and shuffled the sandals a few times on the sidewalk to help these shoes have more grip. Alternative is to spray the bottom or buy grip stickers for the bottoms." — N. Paul
Get it from Amazon for $39.98 (available in sizes 6–11 and also in taupe).
18. A patent leather loafer, because what's better than wearing sneakers to the office? Wearing work-appropriate shoes that feel as comfortable as sneakers, that's what!
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Promising review:"I ordered these loafers because I had to stand for hours on end during a project for work. Ohhhh the comfort and support, your feet will love how soft they feel. Bouncy too! Feels like you can jump and bounce around. They made a difference wearing them compared to any other footwear. I've gotten lots of compliments, and they look great, which is such a plus. Usually, comfortable loafers don't look stylish, not with these loafers." — Ms. Rizzo
Get it from Amazon for $43.66+ (available in sizes 6–11, including wide fits, and in three colors).
19. A pair of Anne Klein wedge pumps that distribute pressure evenly throughout the entire footbed — not just on the heel or sole. This is great if you want an elevated look with a cozy shoe feel.
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Promising review:"These shoes are awesome and are so comfortable! Wore them for hours at a wedding for the first time and they were perfect!" — Vickie
Get it from Amazon for $27+ (available in sizes 5—11 and four colors).
20. A pair of braided sandals if you need something that will bring you everywhere during your upcoming vacation while slotting seamlessly into your carry-on bag. (I'm looking at you, light packers!)
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Promising review:"The pink looks great on my skin tone. I have very wide feet, and these sandals stretch as you walk, which is wonderful, but they also don't slip out. Will buy in other colors!" — Marline Pena
Get it from Amazon for $25.64+ (available in sizes 6–11 and in 11 colors).
21. A pair of wedge sandals that feel like actual clouds, despite the fact that they *look* like ultra-chic uncomfortable shoes. I wore these while on a trip to Croatia a few summers back, and they SAVED my feet as I trotted all day along ancient Roman (aka marble) streets!
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Promising review:"If you'd like to add 3 inches to your height without the dangers of toppling over, you've got to try these platform sandals! They're absurdly comfortable, soft, lightweight, and breathable. I've walked miles in these. The open strap design visually elongates the length of the leg. Also, there are lots of colors to choose from, and you will! I've got three and counting." — CC Mac
Get it from Amazon for $38.93+ (available in sizes 5–12, including wide sizes, and in two colors).
22. And a braided thong sandal with an adjustable buckle so that you can wear gladiator sandals that won't feel constricting or uncomfy after a few hours. Hurray for style and comfort!
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Promising review:"I love these sandals. They are my new favorite pair. They are so cute and comfortable, absolutely love the braided suede straps. This brand has several different designs that are similar to these ones, and all of them are very cute. I cant wait to buy another pair, just with a little different look to expand my options when picking my foot wear for the day." — Shawna
Get it from Amazon for $28.10+ (available in sizes 5–12 and in 10 colors).
23. A pair of Sperry sneakers essential if you're taking the coastal grandmother aesthetic into your wardrobe. These shoes, plus an oversized button-up shirt has ~going to Cape Cod this weekend~ written all over 'em.
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Promising review:"Love this shoe- I'm a big Sperrys fan! I'd own this shoe in every color possible if possible. Super comfortable." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $41.31+ (available in sizes 5–12, including wide fits, and eight colors).
24. A cute pair of boat shoes that *feel* like sneakers while helping you nail your coastal grandma aesthetic.
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Promising review:"These shoes are amazingly lightweight, even though the soles are very robust. The tread has a deep grip but tapers off on the side for a more classic deck-shoe look. They came with both white and tan shoestrings, so I guess that switching to white would add more contrast. The red fabric uppers have blue undertones which look great with jeans. Nice contrast stitching. The vamp is medium-high, soft, and flexible. Did I mention comfortable? Plenty of toe room and support all around the foot. Arch support is better than most shoes of this style. Overall, a great shoe at a good price." — AvidReader
Get it from Amazon for $32+ (available in sizes 5–12, including wide sizes, and three colors).
25. And a pair of sporty sandals with adjustable straps, because your everyday sandal should look good *and* feel comfy! The cushioned sole means you can wear these during long walks with your pup or while running errands at the grocery store.
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It's no wonder people have a miserable, impossible time maintaining relationships anymore. So many people are mad about everything, offended by everything, hurt by anything. If someone hits on you and you're not interested, just say no. If they can't take a hint or get offended, then they're the problem. If they leave you alone after they made a pass and you're mad, then you're the problem." —comfymatcha336 17."It's simple yet so hard for many people. I'm not a jerk to my straight male friends, and they aren't jerks to me. And by jerk I mean making the other person uncomfortable, especially by hitting on them. I get so annoyed by men who aren't respectful in this way. Like, can you please pretend I'm not female for two seconds??? People who play friends just for a chance to get with that person aren't real friends." —Anonymous, 43, Oregon 18."It is absolutely possible. I just think too many people are terrible at impulse control. America is overweight. Everything is sexualized. People are entitled and typically bad at real communication. Also, most people don't communicate their boundaries until they are crossed. I have friends who are women. It's corny, but my best friend is my wife. She knows all my friends, and it's very clear and obvious to any and everyone who meets me that I don't want anything but friendship from anyone else. But I 100% get the point, and it is always a good choice to remove anything risky and bad from your life. The bear is the right choice; it won't lie about its intentions." —Anonymous, 40 Hawaii 19."I'm a straight female, and it's always in the back of my mind. I don't want to come off as creepy or too nice. You don't want to lead a guy on because you never know when they might get the wrong idea, then that can also be dangerous as a woman. But also I believe you should just be able to hang out with whoever you want as long as you are comfortable and aware; communication is key." —Anonymous, 27 Colorado 20."I had a really good male friend for about 15 years. We were practically best friends and respected the heck out of each other. We hung out on the regular. My family knew him, and his family knew me, and I even had keys to his apartment since he'd leave often for military duty. Well, about 10 years ago, I was going through a tough time with my ex and ended up using my friend as an escape. One thing led to another, and we had sex. I knew what I was doing in the moment, but I didn't think about the aftermath. I thought we'd be able to brush it off and move forward per usual, but something shifted in him after that." "Ten years later, he has admitted that he has been in love with me all this time and hasn't left my side for one moment. He thought in that moment, I'd be his forever, but I never felt the same. I feel like I ruined our friendship because of one stupid decision, although he says I haven't. He constantly jokes about me having his children and us being together, even though I have repeatedly told him I'm not interested in him like that. I've had to cut him off due to this, and I feel horrible simply because I miss my platonic friend, not the one who fell in love with me. If you ever decide to be 'just friends' with the opposite sex, proceed with caution. Lines can get blurry real fast and it's not salvageable." —Anonymous, 33/DC 21."I stopped having straight male friends in my 20s. The number of times men would try the friend route, only to later expect or even demand sexual/romantic exchange, was depressing. Now I'm friendly with the husbands of friends or gay men to experience positive male energy in my life. Decentering straight men makes my life more fulfilling." —Anonymous, Sam, San Diego 22."As a single male — I have a hard enough time finding time to meet up with my married male friends. I'm not going to invest time in a woman who I won't sleep with. I'm not friends with single women because the drama is too much." —Anonymous, 40 Minneapolis 23."Queer and agender (AMAB) here. Platonic friendships have always meant more to me than romantic relationships in terms of priority because of how my family was growing up (I'd say this is a fairly common experience for queer people, to be fair). However, I was like that before I decided to explore my queerness. Still, as a 'straight male' in my past, I can 100% confirm I have hit on platonic friends and regretted reading into things. At the same time, I've been on the other side of it (getting hit on by platonic friends), and I know how uncomfortable it feels. IDK if everyone needs this hard and fast rule; however, if you're 'hot,' the reality is a lot of people will want more than platonic interactions with you." "For me, accepting that reality is the first step to figuring out what will work for you in terms of interacting with people you could theoretically get romantic with, assuming mutual interest. I'd also say the extent of things matters — if they approach things respectfully and can handle rejection and not be weird moving forward, the relationship can be salvaged. However, a lot of people (straight men are not alone in this) cannot do that, and I'd assume she's had enough negative experiences where she felt she had to institute this rule for herself. Basically, it all depends on how you are as a person, and if this makes sense to you, it's probably for good reason." —Anonymous, 33; Washington, DC 24."I've always had more guy friends than girls. I find different but equal merit in both. However, I was raised by a single dad and have two brothers. I've been happily with my husband for 16 years. They all have platonic close female friends. What I'm saying is that we're all different, and that's okay." —bran230 25."At a sports bar, sitting alone at the bar with wings and beer watching an NBA playoff game, a man sits down, leaving a seat in between us, and after my reactions to the game, strikes up a conversation. At halftime, he flashed his wedding ring and asked if I was 'into that' and 'if I'd want to meet in the bathroom.' I said absolutely not, and luckily, the bartender saw the whole thing and asked him to leave. Another time at a networking event, I connected with a man over potential business ideas and raising capital. It went from just general conversations about business and everyday pleasantries to sending me a link to crotchless panties on Valentine's Day out of nowhere. I immediately blocked him." —Anonymous, 39 Massachusetts 26."Honestly, I sometimes feel like the only reason I have close male friends who aren't creepy toward me is because they have evolved over the years to also be friends with my husband (who I've now been with for 14 years), so these are either old friends who have absorbed him into their orbit or friends I made during the relationship who have always been friends with both of us. Because they get along with him and are friends with him, I have much more confidence that they won't cross boundaries than I ever did when I had male friends when I was single. If you're single, I feel like this becomes way more of a problem." —lawyerlady1 27."I grew up around what later I found out were straight men (two girls in a group of 15 people from kindergarten to middle school). What happened to me is that I was not scared to talk and chat in a non-romantic way to guys. Then it became hard to find someone because I prioritized brains and a good partnership over looks and intimacy. My guy friend group is still active, and 20+ years later, we have seen each other grow, been open about romances, etc. Our unspoken rule is that we prioritize friendship over romance. If we ever decide to date each other, we will prioritize our friendship over whatever happens in our romantic relationships, and it has worked (the other girl and one of the guys dated for a year, didn't work out, but they still see each other constantly)." —Anonymous 28."My issue isn't that all my straight male friends hit on me (which I'm realizing is a bit of an ego check 🤣) but that I will never be able to adjust my expectations from my female friendships and not feel disappointed by their general lack of empathy, compassion, and inability to show loyalty to anyone without a dick." —sharpbubble153 29."I have two male friends: Ethan and Pepe. It's been enough years for me to clearly state that neither I nor they want anything romantic to happen other than the romantic novels Pepe and I read together, because he's into rom-coms even though he's straight." —Anonymous, 24 30."I have had platonic male friends I have known for over 40 years, maybe it's my age that makes me see [Emily Ratajkowski's] POV as limited? I have a male husband, and straight and queer friends of different genders. I am even friends with straight males who, in the past, had a mutual or one-sided attraction. Humanity is larger than the patriarchal capitalist culture that defines some interactions. Respect and love exist in a variety of places, but don't look for friendships with those who don't show you respect and love. It's not about gender or a lack of sexual attraction or feelings; it's kindness and trust, and affection that create friendships." —skimdog841 31."As a 70+-year-old woman, I've had many male (heterosexual) friends in my lifetime, and there has never been any sexual attraction between us i.e., we are just friends." —moniquechandra 32."I have had a lot of straight male friends throughout my life. For the most part, it has worked out well. I think a bit of mutual sexual tension is normal and expected in these relationships when you are both straight and genuinely like each other. You just have to anticipate it and either ignore it or work through it platonically. I have certainly known men, mostly when I was younger, whose motivation within the friendship was to get out of the friend zone, and a few stepped way over the line. But I have had a lot of long-term platonic relationships with men that are rewarding, if occasionally a bit uncomfortable. Worth it." —oddunicorn733 33."Guys will often shoot their shot with any attractive woman who is nice to them, but if they learn that she says it's a no-go, most of the time that will be enough for them to back off and stop going after her as a possible romantic interest." —hwh 34."I am very lucky in that my best friend is a straight man, and it's never been anything other than a very close friendship. He has never once ever made me feel even the tiniest bit like he may want something more or sees me as anything other than a friend. I think he's a very rare gem because I've never experienced this with any other straight men — just him." —bmoney1212 35."I have exactly two male friends, one I met at school and the other I met at work. Both predate my spouse by many years. In my experience, most men have zero interest in being friends with women, and personally, I am just fine with that." —keepintabs 36."Even if there's attraction on one side, I think it CAN work if the attracted person can take no for an answer. One of my best friends, starting in high school, was a guy who asked me out shortly after we met. I told him he was awesome but I didn't feel a spark, he respected that and was genuinely chill about it, and we continued to be friends for about 15 years afterwards, during which time we each dated other people and eventually both got married (sadly we sort of lost touch after I moved to a different part of the country, but there was no falling out or anything). I know he's an especially great dude, and this situation is not the norm, but I just wanted to put it out there that it is possible." —bitterangel233 37."Lots of straight men constantly don't prioritize women in their life unless they're a romantic interest. In fact, many straight men only notice a woman if they find her attractive. I personally think it's an interesting way to see if it'll help some of our internalized misogyny." —meg82461 Do you think friends who could be attracted to each other (straight, gay, bisexual, etc.) can actually be platonic? Share your thoughts in the comments or use this anonymous form.


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