Are you comfortable with your boy/girlfriend having friends of the opposite sex?
463238
the keyword of every relationship is trust.and if u and ur bf have trust faith and commitment towards each other then this os not a prob at all.
590955
Absolutely,  Remember, "When Harry Met Sally."  My wife and I were best of friends and still are--it is a perfect combination if you are heterosexual.  If on the otherhand, you are not, then you may lose a friend forever.
1025907
To be honest, I think its really healthy for both people in a relationship to be able to communicate with people of the opposite sex.  As long as you know they're going home with you or that you'll see them again tomorrow, the rest doesn't matter.  To me it is the mark of a great relationship when you can truly let each other have the space you need.
953276
No.  As long as they weren't being offensive in what they said when gossiping to others about what they believed my sexuality to be.  Most of my Friends are pretty straight shooters.  We try to not gossip over much about things concerning the group.  We tend to circle the wagons.  if she or he WERE malicious in their commentary, I would be offended by the way they talked.  Not by what they said.  And no...I'm not gay.  I'm Italian and Irish.  Very passionate people.  We do alot of hugging.  Way touchy feely races of people I come from.  Could be mis-construed.  I've had a number of gay woman come on to me.  lol   I take it as compliment, but don't take them up on the offer.  :)
864857
there's no such thing as good friends only on t.v. friends are back stabbers, but there ain't nothing wrong with having people to associate with. you don't call them your friends! unless they are a female and for women not unless they are a male. even boyfriends and girlfriends stab you in your back. just keep your family and the people you associate with.
651336
no not at all that is totally fine i am friends with my best friends boy friend but i sit by him in math and language arts so that kind of helps but it is totaly fine as long as it is fine with your best friend
569677
I wouldn't mind unless she involves you in their outings. If it's just for a hour or so I suppose it's okay, but more than that I would grow suspicious why they are spending much time together than with you.  Now, if it's a mixed crowd and most have good morals and if she's not the flirty type, then it's okay.  I'll be honest, when I'm single, I get much hotter than when I'm with someone.  If you are married, the possibility for variety can come to mind and it can be dangereous if her friend decides to make a pass.  The trust between two friends can be as strong as the love you have for each other.  I believe friends works best and can grow deep.  Not too be doubtful, just keep your eye out. I know because when I get the strange feeling in my stomach when I feel threatened, that's a signed that something is not right or that I'm being disrespected.  Talk to her about it and see if you can come along. \n\nYou will be the best judge if something is going on or not.  Trust to a limit, then you question... Boundaries can be broken so make sure she doesn't break them, that's why she's married to you.  Right? Hopefully for the right reasons.  \n\nPersonally, I enjoy being with my boyfriend.  I get along better with men but there are limits to how much I let them know because it's easy to flirt with guy friends.  Guy friends can let things happen and not worry about it because they know the other person is taken... It's a risk and a thrill for the women, but it's a BIG, BIG, NO, NO.  Not while you are married and devoted to someone.  I suggest to both of you go out, change your looks, and be the couple that can be lover, friend, and wife.  Spice up your life so she doesn't run off to get that kind of "attention"?... who knows. \n\nI'm a women and I've been single.  Now that I'm dating my boyfriend, he still wants to keep the single life active with some gals in a book club he met when he was single... I spoke to him and he decided to ended... I now have to trust him and it will be up to him to do the right thing.  \n\nSummarizing, if your wife invites you because she wants to, then go... keep her in your sight.\n\nGood luck sweatheart!
571698
I have several female friends and I am married..there is nothing wrong with being friends with the opposite sex,in fact it helps you to get their views on things..specially relationships..ignore the people that make the gay remarks they are shallow..just remember you can never have enough friends..and I am sure she is more of a friend than the ones calling you names
467501
Sure it's okay to have gay friends. I don't think there is anything wrong, it's like having a friend who is a different religion, as long as they don't impose their beliefs on me, I'm ok with it. So as long as your gay friend doesn't impose his beliefs on you, it's ok.
308149
It is natural to be upset but its OK to have friends of the opposite sex only watch for any changes in your boyfriend. If he is young this is the way it is with men. They love being around girls. Try to be friends together and not let it get to you. Make him see you as the interesting one by never letting him know it bothers you and never make any bad remarks about his friends as it will only push him away because he will do what he wants and you cannot and should not try to change him.
793728
I would say that it is fine for a girl to ask a boy if he would like to hang out at the mall or to see a movie.  Women have achieved a great deal of equality and a confident girl can feel that it is socially fine to let a boy know that she wants to spend time with him.  Friends of the opposite sex can be a great deal of fun as well and it doesn't need to be seen as a romance.
217238
As long as that friendships aren't abnormaly close, like touching each other most of the time, it's not wrong for him to have female frinds, it's actually necessary.\n\nWe are humans, social beings, and just because he is in a realationship with you that doesn't mean he has to have only male friends, that's no warranty of anything, if he wants to cheat on you he'll do it even if you think he doesn't have girlfriends or he could cheat on you with an other boy and you would be very calmed thinking he´s with a boy.\n\nIf you restrict who he can be frinds with it more probable thet he will feel suffocated and end up either cheating on you or leaving you.\n\nSo my advice is to trust in him and if there's something specific that bothers you (example: that Jane calls you everynight or Cindy writes messages in your notebooks)tell him.
626541
yes. it's actually not a question on the guy's side but on the girls since girls are a lot sensitive compare to boys. rivalry between the close friend and the girlfriend will never be avoided. so why not try to be close friends with your girlfriend or fall for your best friend? :)
1017381
uh, why do either of you need your own friends of the opposite sex? Any friends me and Hubby have, are both our friends, (usually other cpls) but we never have over friends of the opposite sex that we are both not friends with. He is 'friends' with everyone @ his work, (male and female) but never hangs with them other than at lunch, or the 1-2 times a yr their is a work party, or Christmas party, both of which I go to with him. One chick tried to get some alone time with him, but he told her no. (this was a few yrs back) I know what she was trying to do and it made me mad as heck, but he thinks she meant nothing by it. Wrong! Guys are very naive sometimes. Sounds to me like she's trying to wedge herself in there. I wouldn't suggest you getting a 'friend' too, I would suggest counciling to figure out why either of you feels the need for seperate friends. I can totally relate though, cause men always assume if you talk about another guy, (like oh so and so did this) or whatever, even when it's nothing, just you mentioning another guy's name, even in telling a story, makes them think you want the guy. But yet they can't see that when a woman hangs on to their every word (like she appears to be) or tries to spend time with a married man, that she is up to no good. A good councelor may be able to help him see that. Make sure you go to one that believes in manogomy though, because I know there are some strange councelors out there that swing and all that though, (saw one on Montel) so be careful where you go. I would definitely put an end to it, though.now.
496431
male or female friend?
523846
She gets along better with guys then girls. I'm 24 in a serious relation ship and all my guy friends have gf, married and even have kids. There is nothing wrong with it. DEE DEE DEE!!!
763198
I don't understand why this issue can't be discussed between the two of you.  What you both need is space from each other right now.  Then when you both have your head on straight, go back to the discussion table and determine what you both want out of the relationship.\n\nHaving friends of the opposite sex can be a detriment.  You have to realize that you will be confiding in them all your innermost personal details.  It has the potential to lead to emotional cheating which can lead to physical cheating and once that happens, your relationship might as well be over.