Can a woman be friends with a hot guy without being romantic? Expert pinpoints warning signs

The question of whether men and women can remain "just friends" drew fresh attention when Jenny McCarthy and her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, recently bantered on her podcast about whether having an attractive male friend crosses a line.

Attraction alone doesn’t necessarily threaten a friendship, according to Susan Trombetti, relationship expert and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking in Maryland.

However, unspoken feelings and growing emotional intimacy can blur boundaries, she told Fox News Digital.