Butterfly5525 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 When someone is in what's been a mutually agreed on, exlusive relationship, do you think it's okay for them to spend time alone with friends of the opposite sex? Why or why not? Also, do you think it's okay to hang out alone with opposite sex friends as long as it's in a public place, or do you think it's inappropriate and/or disrespectful to your significant other either way? Would love to get people's thoughts on this...
allina Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 I think it is ok to hang out with opposite sex friends when in a relationship. I don't see why it wouldn't be. I know that it's absolutely fine in my relationship. The only reason I would see it cause any discomfort would be if there was some sort of past history between the "friends."
sibylline Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 You probably had friends of the opposite sex before your relationship started, there is no reason for you to give up those friends just because you are dating someone. I have plenty of friends, some of whom I've had relationship or sexual history with. As long as I am upfront with my partner and careful with my actions, there is no reason for issues. But it really does depend on the personality of you and your partner. If you feel like you are going to be constantly tempted or flirtatious with others, you should be more guarded. If you know your partner is particularly jealous, you might want to find a happy middle ground. Like most issues, just talk about it with your partner upfront.
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