2006

What's Really Going On In That Platonic Friendship

Image of South Wales Argus Something For The Weekend article Whats Really Going On In That Platonic Friendship which featured models Rachel Rice and John Lewis

Image of models Rachel Rice and John Lewis as pictured in the South Wales Argus Something For The Weekend article Whats Really Going On In That Platonic Friendship article

'He is like a brother to me'

The Friends

Rachel Rice, 21 recently graduated in English literature and drama.

Image of local model Rachel Rice as pictured in the Something For The Weekend Whats Really Going On In That Platonic Relationship article published in the South Wales Argus Image of local model John John as pictured in the Something For The Weekend Whats Really Going On In That Platonic Relationship article published in the South Wales Argus

Rachel who says that she has many male friends, said: "If you're friends with a boy people think there's more to it.

"People do enjoy a good gossip, though, and assume there is more than a good friendship.

"I think society is to blame, it makes people think that they can't just be good friends," she added.

Rachel, from Cwmbran, who is a model, says her male friends include John Lewis, who she sees as a brother figure.

"Now I'm older I don't think it is as bad. John is my brother's best friend but he's like a brother to me. We have a laugh together and I've known him since I was 14. Every New Year's Day we have a family meal and John is always there."