"When Harry Met Sally" was a meditation on whether a man and a woman could be friends without sexual tension either ruining the relationship or taking it to another level. Since the film is considered one of the classics of the romantic comedy genre, and ends with Harry and Sally getting hitched, obviously its conclusion was that they couldn't.

Others think that they can. Either that or every genuine-seeming male/female platonic relationship is just a sneaky attempt for someone to get someone else into bed. But what do you think?

My best friend is a girl and it's great:

You can get valuable tips
We end up learning a lot about the opposite sex from our friends. And what better friend to get that information from than one with the equipment and emotional makeup we need boning up on?

Her friends are a potential source of hook-ups
Everyone has a theory as to the best place to meet women: a church, a bar, a website that offers eager young Russians searching for true companionship. But almost anywhere you go with your female best friend, your chance of meeting other gals will improve. Especially if she agrees to be that most mythical of all dating tools – the lady wingman.

Sex takes on many different shapes
Even if you're secure in the knowledge that you don't want to have (or can't have) a sexual relationship with your other-gendered buddy, that doesn't mean there won't be times she does something that makes you want to jump her bones. That's OK, you can channel it later. God gave you a hand and an imagination for a reason.

OK, maybe this wasn't a very good idea:

One of you will develop a debilitating crush on the other
If the friendship lasts long enough, this is inevitable. The only way it won't happen is if you are both extraordinarily hideous. And if that's the case, you should probably just close your eyes and start doing the nasty.

Everyone will wonder why you aren't dating
Comments like "When are the two of you finally going to get together?" are awkward when one or both of you is dating someone else. But they are even more awkward when neither of you is dating someone else.

You will be trying to do the impossible
There is a reason man seeks to climb the mountain that has never been scaled. It is for the glory, and with that glory comes increased opportunities to get laid. While maintaining a long-term male/female friendship is just as difficult as extreme mountaineering, what makes it so hard is that you are refraining from sex that is right in your face. If this type of thrill seeking catches on, humanity will die.