2006-09-17 04:27:37 · 22 answers · asked by sally b 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
They should be able to, but it's rare. Most married couples have at least one jealous one. Especially if the friend is attractive.
2006-09-17 04:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. Yet I think it is important to make sure that the married couple has trust in one another. If either one of them has ever cheated and been caught it may take some time for one to trust their spouse with the opposite sex. If there is no reason that you shouldnt and there is a problem then there is something wrong in the relationship.
2006-09-17 04:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by mtjs06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you're in a trusting, loving, committed marriage then both of you will be able to have friends of the opposite sex; drama free.
You see, as long as you trust one another, and both parties is faithful then there is absolutely nothing wrong and should be no worries.
[Edit]; to the man above me who seems to think men cannot have female friends without being attracted to them, you're seriously wrong. My fiancee has female friends but I have trust in him and I know he wouldn't do anything to me. Also, most of his female friends are unattractive and kind of look like men... I have nothing to worry about and I KNOW he's not attracted to their types.. so just because you feel that way, doesn't mean you should stereotype all men!
2006-09-17 04:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by ♪Msz. Nena♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. I know that there are people out there that say that members of the opposite sex cannot be truly friends because one or the other will feel sexual attraction. That is absolutely not true. I am married and have plenty of straight male friends. I don't fancy them and they don't fancy me. My husband gets a bit jealous if I spend time with them, but ultimately he trusts me. Hence, only a teeny bit of drama.
2006-09-17 04:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's different when you are married. It is too easy to talk intimately with a good friend of the opposite sex, which can lead to not good stuff. Intimate things need to be left within the marriage only - and I don't just mean sex.
2006-09-17 07:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so but should be mutual friends because if not it can cause tention and be problems in your marriage. Just think would you want your spouse doing things with the opposite sex friend as they would do with same sex friend going out all the time together on the phone etc...
2006-09-17 04:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got news for alot of folks, there is no way a guy can be around a female friend, without having some sexual attraction, depending on her looks. Some men are better at hiding it than others. You can bet the guy doing a little office flirting is having a hard time handling it. I've had quite a few female friends, and each relationship had sexual undertones, when we were alone.
2006-09-17 04:40:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a dangerous place to go unless you include your partner in the friendship. If you put yourself in certain situations, you're asking for trouble. Including your spouse in the friendship is vital. That way there's no room for jealousy or questions. As long as you're both open , honest and ok with it. I think hanging out with single friends of the opposite sex could lead to fighting, jealousy and disaster. Marriage requires honesty & trust if it's going to work.
2006-09-17 04:36:09 · answer #8 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as the other partner is secure I don't know why not. Keep in mind though that there have been studies that show that if giventhe opportunity most men would sleep with female friends if given the opportunity.
2006-09-17 04:31:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. All of my friends are of the opposite sex and I've never had a problem.
2006-09-17 04:28:54 · answer #10 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋