zayd...the situation is quite different, the way he asked or the question raised...and not only that, I think its ok if they are long lost friend or whatsoever. Imagine if youre married and suddenly your wife will tell you, "Honey, I met this guy in the supermarket and he approch me to be his friend, and I said yes. What will you do zayd?. Dont go any further, what she meant in the beggining is purely friendship. What will you do?