I have many female friends that I go out with, movies, beach walking, bush walking, country drives, weekends away even occasionally holidays in the islands. Just friendship, no commitment wanted by either beyond that. Just not compatible enough I think, if any find someone they move on. I better be careful here, I could really give the wrong impression. Most of these ladies have met each other once or twice, one may be staying a few days and another drops in for a coffee unexpectedly. We always have people dropping in and have guest rooms.

Of course they can

Be sure and read the 80/20 rule of relationships.
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Happens all the time. Commitment just makes it better.

Think you need some kind of commitment