When you were a minor, did you ever form a platonic friendship with an unrelated adult

[RoosterDance]

The current discourse in society leads many to believe that an adult should not be anywhere near a child (or teenager) if they are not related to them or present in a professional capacity (Teacher, babysitter, etc.) Of course that's bad for those of us who'd like to form deeper relationships with those younger, but even just platonic friendships can be judged harshly, and I think that's silly.

I personally had a habit of befriending significantly older women, and still do. One particular stand out was this woman who was likely in her 30s when I was but 11. I was originally friends with her son who was in the same grade and went over and hung out a bunch, But he moved away for some reason I don't remember, leaving his mom and her two elementary school daughters. I still visited them and became a friend of that family. Got invited to barbecues and such. Hung around them for about two years until they moved away.

My dad, sole guardian, didn't know about this relationship. Not that I was trying to hide it, he just allowed me a lot of freedom growing up. I'm sure some people out there upon hearing that would accuse her of being predatory, but was so not what was happening. Anyway, I'd like to hear similar stories if you've got any.

[nathan222]

i had a friend i know him to this day we do not have contact last time i have seen him was in the shop and we said hi to each other and stuff
but mostly adults that were with me like friends... he he tend to like me a bit more then usual i admit i was a handsome boy (and still am)

the friend was my moms friends son and was like 18 then i was like 9 or 10 i liked to spend time with him actually he like "raised" me a bit
he though me about morals and being like generally thoughtful person he watched anime and was generally interesting persona cause he had many
interests and was really expressive and cool for me
he was always playful with me i even considered later that he might be a map but no contact one if he would try to do anything i will probably not resist