My friend mentioned her mom saying, “That has to stop when you get married.” Now, I’m pretty jealous but I’m not controlling to tell my boyfriend who he can and can not be friends with. But apparently a lot of people agree with this. That if you’re committed you shouldn’t be hanging with the opposite sex friend especially alone and should be in a group. What do you think? Of course, I believe there should be boundaries but I think there should also be trust.

I asked for some opinions and many people agree with this.
“Every couple has the right to decide what’s best for THEM. Friends of the opposite sex should be discussed before marriage… just like when to have kids, how to handle finances, religion, etc. If the couple agrees no friends of the opposite sex, then so be it. If they agree it’s perfectly fine, then so be it. Different couples handle this issue differently.

I also don’t think it’s a big deal with a boyfriend or girlfriend. There’s no commitment there and you’re free to do whatever.

But when marriage happens, it’s important you and your spouse are on the same page with certain things.
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Neither my husband or I have friends of the opposite sex. It was his request that we do so. In marriage you pick your battles and for me, this wasn’t one of them. It works for US. Our lives are actually pretty drama-free and less complicated because of it.”