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re: Can a guy/girl in a relationship have a close friend of the opposite sex?

Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:47 am to
Posted by Tigerfan56
Member since May 2010
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Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:47 am to
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Of course. There is no way something like that could foster jealousy from your partner. Go for it


I've always tried to be with level-headed, trustworthy, and confident partners. That way, we never have to act like middle schoolers and tell each other who they can and can't be friends with.

To each his/her own, though.
Posted by stelly1025
Lafayette
Member since May 2012
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Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:47 am to
I am assuming you mean the person of the opposite sex is heterosexual and attractive. I am going to lean toward a no on this.
Posted by LNCHBOX
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Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:48 am to
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I've always tried to be with level-headed, trustworthy, and confident partners. That way, we never have to act like middle schoolers and tell each other who they can and can't be friends with.



I haven't seen anyone say that they tell their SO who they can and can't be friends with.
Posted by Titus Pullo
MTDGA
Member since Feb 2011
28567 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:49 am to
If I had to do that she wouldn't be my SO.

frick that crazy type shite.
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 9:50 am
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
33054 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:52 am to
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've always tried to be with level-headed, trustworthy, and confident partners. That way, we never have to act like middle schoolers and tell each other who they can and can't be friends with.

women are awful. No self respecting man would ever choose to be close friends with a woman if they didn't have at least some intention of trying to bang them.
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 9:52 am
Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
33964 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 9:56 am to
Yes but it's rare. I think one is the limit.

If a woman or a man is in a relationship and has lots of close friends of the opposite sex, then they're probably whoring.
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 9:57 am
Posted by CptRusty
Basket of Deplorables
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 6/7/18 at 10:01 am to
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If I had to do that she wouldn't be my SO.


This.

It all boils down to being honest with yourself and evaluating your partner honestly.

If your partner is actively seeking out attention of the opposite sex, then cut that shite off immediately.

From a man's perspective: your SO knows damn well what men want, and if she's indulging the attention of men other than you, then there's a problem.

From a woman's perspective: you know damn well what men want, and if your SO is spending time with another woman, you can be sure he wants to frick.


Keep in mind this has nothing to do with "keeping your partner satisfied". Some people are just broken. They have issues you (as their partner) cannot fix, and will engage in behavior detrimental to a committed relationship no matter what you do.
Posted by foshizzle
Washington DC metro
Member since Mar 2008
40599 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 10:03 am to
Absolutely it's possible.
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
135363 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 10:24 am to
"So you're saying that a man can be friends with a woman he finds unattractive?"

"No, you pretty much want to nail 'em too."

-When Harry Met Sally
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
291658 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 10:39 am to
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My best gal friend is very attractive and that thought never crosses my mind.


What do y’all have in common?
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
108731 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 10:43 am to
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Yes absolutely. But it hast to be established LONG before you two meet. 

My gf and I both have very close friends of the opposite sex. 


Great advice. How many divorces are you on baw?
Posted by lake chuck fan
Vinton
Member since Aug 2011
24916 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:05 am to
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My best gal friend is very attractive and that thought never crosses my mind.


Do you actually wear your testicles? Or, wife keep em in her purse? If in purse, that could account for your low testosterone levels... and lack of sex drive!
Posted by StealthCalais11
Lurker since 2007
Member since Aug 2011
12555 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:13 am to
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What do y’all have in common?


Isn't Mikel gay? Completely nulls his input
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
104459 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:14 am to
quote:

quote:

My best gal friend is very attractive and that thought never crosses my mind.



What do y’all have in common?


They both like dick.
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
91646 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:24 am to
Just from a guys perspective. If your SO thinks the friend is even slightly better looking than her, then no.

Plus, what woman would let you go hang out with your female friend? do fun things with the friend instead of with her?
This post was edited on 6/7/18 at 11:27 am
Posted by StupidBinder
Jawja
Member since Oct 2017
6392 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:38 am to
I would say:

Possible? Yes.
Advisable? No.
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
135034 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:48 am to
Yes, but any sexual tension has to be acknowledged and dealt with. Be it by getting it out of the way or acknowledging a reason that both of you will not act on it. (Wife of a friend, work together, etc.)

If it isn’t then it will spoil the friendship.
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
135034 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:50 am to
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Isn't Mikel gay? Completely nulls his input



man y’all fall for that old hat shite?

Mikel has a hot gf and hot ex-wives. He may have no filter but he isn’t a Peter puffer.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106066 posts
Posted on 6/7/18 at 11:51 am to
Danger Will Robinson
Posted by SUB
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Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 6/7/18 at 12:00 pm to
It honestly just depends on the other person in the relationship. Is the other person insecure and will get jealous? Then it probably won't work out well. If not, then it can work.
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