Is it acceptable for a married man/woman to initiate new firendships with the opposite sex?

Answer 1

I think it shows they are unhappy in their current relationship. But something like that is at the discretion of the people in the relationship. Some spouses don't care, some do. It is a problem when you are hiding it from your spouse.

Answer 2

Yes, it is acceptable to make new friends, even if you're married. Being of the opposite sex should not matter, or have any bearing on making friends as long as that is your only intent - being friends.

Most normal people have friends of both sexes. Most normal people can maintain platonic friendships with people of the opposite sex without falling into bed with them. Having friends of the opposite sex does not mean you are unhappy in your relationship, and it is not cheating or having an affair. You have a right to have friends of both sexes as long as you are ONLY looking for friends. Anything more is not acceptable.

Answer 3

it's acceptable, of course, but I'd be careful of it. personally, I always think it's very hard to have a PURELY platonic relationship with someone of the opposite sex; there always seems to be some kind of underlying tension. however, I've never been married, so maybe perspectives and circumstances change once that status is acquired.

however, it's always good to have a circle of friends outside of your marriage. you are bound to get into a rift with your partner, and it's healthy to spend some time away with different people. just make sure you know the boundaries!

Answer 4

If it sticks to that status, yes. You can't just think from the start that your spouse SHOULDN'T EVER befriend another person of the opposite sex. This type of thinking does more wrong than actually trust your spouse and his/her ability to maintain a level of friendship with other people.

Answer 5

You have an obligation to your spouse. As long as said friendship does not violate that obligation, it's okay. If your spouse is not comfortable with the relationship (for whatever reason), then you should not persue it. As long as everything stays platonic and your spouse is okay with it, there's nothing wrong with having a friend of the opposite sex.

Answer 6

no it is not right, when you are married you should not have a initiate relation ship wth no one but your husband or wife, be cause it could lead into more. the reason why you married that person because you love them and created that special bond. and yes it is an affair, may not physcial but it is an affair, and if you are in the suitation, you are making a big mistake, that is why ppl cheat on their spouse, because that are bonding to much with other ppl. homes get broken up. you cannot trust your self. we are impertect. ya gotta stay in ya lane. i anot taying it's wrong to hold a convo. but be careful. hi and bye.

Answer 7

If by "friendship" you mean friendship, then yes, it sure F-ing better be, or else you'll have nobody to talk to but each other in five years.

If by "friendship" you mean "a special person that your partner doesn't even know about" then not at all. "Friends" like that are never appropriate, regardless of their sex.

Answer 8

No there is nothing wrong with having friendships with the opposite sex... but people will be suspicious.

Answer 9

I dont think there is anything wronng just introduce your husband or boyfriend to them. so that your husband knows who they are. but its your choice if you see another person more than a friend while being taken. but I dont think its a bad thing. But if you husband or boyfriend has a friend thats a girl and he introduces you to her and you see her as pretty as you or prettier than dont get jealouse or mad cuz there is no point of asking for there cooperation with you when you dont give it to them.

Answer 10

I guess it would depend what the motive was, or the need to initiate the friendship.