id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt en-wikipedia-org-1119 Cross-sex friendship - Wikipedia .html text/html 6168 601 64 While diverse cultures view relationships across genders differently, studies have shown that similar ideals for friendship seem to exist around the world in areas such as the United States, Europe, and East Asia.[6] Additionally, adolescent definitions of cross-sex friendships closely match definitions given by adults, suggesting that children develop perceptions on the matter by imitating the opinions of adults in their lives.[7] Touch and sexual activity in cross-sex friendships[edit] Another controversial question surrounding cross-sex friendships that is often raised is after two romantic partners end their relationship — or more colloquially, "break up" — can they still be platonic friends? Attraction in cross-sex Friendship", "Journal of Social and Personal Relationships", 2012. "Conceptions of Cross-Sex Friendships and Romantic Relationships in Early Adolescence". "I like you...as a friend: The role of attraction in cross-sex friendship", "Journal of Social and Personal Relationships", 2000. ./cache/en-wikipedia-org-1119.html ./txt/en-wikipedia-org-1119.txt