Yes, a girl and a boy can be just friends. This only works though, if both parties don’t feel an attraction for each other. If each feels a sibling kind of relationship – as between a brother and sister – then, the thought of being more than just friends is usually not appealing. However, if one of them secretly harbours an attraction for the other, then it is more difficult to be friends, especially when the object of your attraction begins to show interest in another person. While friendship in such circumstances could indeed be difficult, it is not altogether impossible.
So, What Should You Do?
If you are confused about how you feel, then it is not a good time to make a decision regardless of whether or not you are in a relationship. To help with the decision-making, you could talk with your friend about your feelings if you feel secure enough to do that. Let your friend respond. If based on the response, the answer as to what you should do doesn’t come immediately, give it time. If you try to force a decision, you may regret having acted without planning.
On the other hand, it is also possible for one to wait too long – this usually happens because you want to avoid making a decision. Be patient and listen, the answer will come. Time is the best helper when it comes to making difficult decisions. And if your friend doesn’t feel the same way about you, there’s nothing lost either – though the relationship may feel awkward after the big reveal – but if what you have is true friendship, you will both find a way around it.