Can two members of the opposite sex be just good friends when both already have respective partners?

Question

I know what i mean but does anyone else understand !

Answer 1

No I don't think so

Answer 2

Yes, why not?

Others maintain a good relationship (as friends) even they both have respective partners. They treat each other like siblings. It doesnt always have to be an intimate relationship between two members of the opposite sex, they can be good friends even they have partners.

Answer 3

Define being good friends.. I believe it is hard not unless even the respective partners know each other very well so jealousy will not be an issue. In some instances, the probability of your feelings can develop for that person when are you not happy with your partner.

Answer 4

Yes... I have a bestfriend of the opposite sex.. and sometimes i feel some women need a male point of view on things just as a man sometimes need a female point of view on things... BUT there's also some people who can't be friends with the opposite sex if there's no benefit with it (ya know what i mean... i think that's stupid.. but there's ppl like that)... and sometimes the opposite sex are the best of friends..

Answer 5

Of course. The only problem is that some people will think you are having a bit on the side with her/him.

I'm friends with quite a few women and even if I was single, I wouldn't because friends are friends and i believe once you cross that line, there is no going back.

Don't worry too much what other people think though. If both you and your partner know it is plain, plutonic friendship then that is all that matters.

Answer 6

Yes of course. Well, my wife had her circle of friends from both sexes. Friends during her early schooldays, friends while in college, friends from her social circle and colleagues.

Some even come over to the house for a chat. Takes a few hours sometimes. Be open. If you love something/someone, set them free and you will always see and continue to see them. Never put them on a leash. If it snap, that will be the end of it.

I personally belief that this way, we can keep the relationship in harmony. Anyway, if a person wanted to cheat, tell me, the number of ways they can do it. No numbers can be accurate. Stay free from the negative thinking. Thank you.

Answer 7

I think they can, but there needs to be a limit as to the intimacy of the friendship.

I have lots of male friends, but I have 'rules' in place to ensure that fine line is not overstepped.

I don't discuss problems or relationship issues with male friends - if I can't talk about them with my Husband then I ll talk with a trusted girlfriend.

I wouldn't meet up for lunch or coffee alone.

There are other safeguards I have but they're too long winded to put down!

Hope you get my drift J - bottom line is, keep male/female friendships transparent and don't get into situations where you may compromise either of your integrity.

Answer 8

If you're in a relationship with someone but your best mate is a guy and he has a girlfriend too? Are you asking if that is okay? Well it only matters when you're a teenager and young and dont know the values of real relationships. Of course you can have a guy mate, we all need a variety of friends in life and well if youre in a loving trusting relationship you can be friends with whoever you like.

Answer 9

I understand what you mean and if you are just good mates with this person, it should no different than if you were good friends with someone of the same sex.

Answer 10

yeh i know what you mean hunnie well it can work out just as long as the partners are right about it becauue you can get possesive partners,but if they fine about it i dont see why not,i have a few male friends and we have been really good mates for years and i have had no problem at all hunnie xxx

Answer 11

Yes, but not if their is a mutual attraction between the two of you. You may mean well, but if you can not include your significant others into this relationship, it's not worth the loss.