I used to be friends with lots of women. We were friends because the specifics of the moment forced it to be (either I was in a relationship, or they were). But if the specifics had been different (and they had hinted at something more), I'd have (tried to) fuck(ed) each and every one of them. I guess that's not what friends do. But because the specifics were the way they were, I did, and still do, very much appreciate their friendship (for lack of a better word).
Your father is right.
I used to be friends with lots of women. We were friends because the specifics of the moment forced it to be (either I was in a relationship, or they were). But if the specifics had been different (and they had hinted at something more), I'd have (tried to) fuck(ed) each and every one of them. I guess that's not what friends do. But because the specifics were the way they were, I did, and still do, very much appreciate their friendship (for lack of a better word).