[justamom]

I agree with a lot that has been said.

It sounds like you have a "free spirit" or at the least, someone who wants to be. That's why you like her so much. From your description, it seems in your eyes, she has it all.

Many women, myself included, find male friendships rewarding and on many levels much warmer. Men are wonderful conversationalists and they just seem to talk about different things from a different perspective. Honestly, I love the mind of a man and the way it works. Perhaps she is able to see herself more clearly through their eyes than those of her girlfriends.

I think you are probably right in thinking some of the men would like more from their relationship, but she is with YOU! Don't forget, once a guy is designated "friend", it's hard to break that label. The ones you need to keep a look out for are usually the ones on the periphery.

This is the best adivce I could possibly give you from your description. Everyone needs to reflect on this from time to time
"Relationships--of all kinds--are like sand held in your hand. Held loosely, with an open hand, the sand remains where it is. The minute you close your hand and squeeze tightly to hold on, the sand trickles through your fingers. You may hold onto some of it, but most will be spilled. A relationship is like that. Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person, it is likely to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively, and the relationship slips away and is lost."
-Kaleel Jamison