I wonder if it's something which is looked upon differently on different sides of the pond? I know for my part that it's considered quite normal to hang about with both men and women. I've lived in different parts of the country on occasion too and it's something that never seemed out of the ordinary no matter where I was.
Kev
Me: 32, Wife: 22 Son: 2 Married: 2 years Separated: January 5th 2009
Sometimes you have to become lost before you can find yourself.