Can women and men be only friends ?

I don't really understand the meaning of "only" in this context.

Yup i have male friends but they are brothers to me cause ive known them since little

Yes I believe they can.

I hope so

Yes they can as long as they have some common interests . If either is looking only for sex no.

Yes! I have more male friends than females...less gossip and b!tching lol

No, when a lady tells you she wants to be your friend it's a half truth, at least in my experience. Most women have many "friends" for guys...you are just a tool to them. When they find a bf they may want to keep you as a "friend" and do shit with you like they would their BF, but and when their BF ditches them or they get sick of their BF you will be their crutch..