It's a complicated relationship. Can men and women just be friends?

Once in a while, you have that friend and you ask yourself, “What if?" Sure, you tell yourself, I don’t want to mess things up. Or maybe there is a boyfriend or girlfriend already in the picture? What if there are no external circumstances that prohibit you from even asking or talking with your friend about it? 

I told myself I would not write about relationships or dating because I think there are enough articles out there about it, but I thought this particular situation deserved to be discussed. It is more interesting than the typical topic about dating, hooking up, or any alternative ways to create a non-dating committed relationship. What if there were shared mutual feelings between a male and female friend, and nothing happens between them? People ask you if you two are dating, but you tell them that you are "just friends." It’s obvious to everyone that you are not, because even though neither of you is willing to admit it, there is something between you two. Nothing physically has happened, but there’s an emotional connection that may be suppressed by one or both of you. There could be endless situations or issues that prohibit you from crossing the line. It is a tale as old as time.

Frequently asked questions: What if you never told her how you felt? What if I’m still in love with my ex? What if he thinks it is more than what it is? What if you could fall in love over and over again?

From a guy’s perspective, maybe you want to save the opportunity for later. From a girl's perspective, maybe your interest in the friendship outweighs wanting to have a relationship at the time. Whatever it may be, the movie titled, “What If?”, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan will be in selected theaters Friday, Aug. 8 to illustrate this common recurring scenario that some of us may find ourselves in. You may have not heard about it yet, but I assure you, it is a real movie. It seems to have been under the radar because the movie has not been marketed that well, but the trailer seemed entertaining. I may watch the movie if I have nothing better to do, but who needs a movie to answer the question, “Can men and women just be friends?” What do you think?

Synopsis of the movie: Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) is a medical school dropout who has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. While everyone around him seems to be finding the perfect partner, including his friend Allan (Adam Driver) and his girlfriend Nicole (Mackenzie Davis), Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan), an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend, Ben (Rafe Spall). Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. There is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?