It's called the "When Harry Met Sally Myth"...men can't have female friends because men don't look at women in a platonic pal way. Can men have good/close female friendships? Can women have good/close male friendships? If yes, do those friendships have an impact on marriages, long term relationships etc? Let's hear your thoughts!!
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Saturday, January 24, 2009
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I always thought that "happiness is being married to your best friend"...so if he had another woman that he confided in, I would feel betrayed. Aren't I more than just his maid, mother of his children and the person who does his laundry???
-Jenni
I think a strong and happy marriage, where you are truly "married to your best friend", can handle, and even be enhanced by, opposite-sex friendships. I wouldn't want to be limited to just one "best" female friend, and I was fortunate to grow up w/ 3 brothers to who I am very close, and in fact, consider to be among my "best friends". I think a true friend of either gender ultimately respects & encourages your marriage and your spouse, and your spouse should feel completely comfortable with any of your friendships (which is not necessarily the same as actually liking all of your friends!). If any of these factors aren't quite there for you, then you're probably putting yourself in harm's way by entertaining that particular friendship.
I believe it's possible to have friends of the opposite sex but there should be some boundaries as to what is shared (out of respect to your spouse/partner). However, if one of the people involved in friendship displays a desire for something more intimate (physicaly or emotionally) no god can come of it.
that's "physically" and no "good" can come of it : )
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