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When the emotions of two different people are involved, it becomes a dicey situati"},"modified":"2019-08-07T09:38:32","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T09:38:32","slug":"handling-opposite-sex-friendships-in-a-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2019\/08\/07\/handling-opposite-sex-friendships-in-a-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling Opposite-sex Friendships In A Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When the emotions of two different people are involved, it becomes a dicey situation; one in which you must always thread with caution.<\/p>\n

However, committing ourselves to a monogamous relationship does not necessarily mean giving up the experience of being friends with people of the opposite sex when in a relationship.<\/p>\n

As a matter of fact, allowing ourselves to form friendships extends our social network and somehow develops our sense of belonging and aids our personal growth.<\/p>\n

It is not wrong to have friends outside our intimate relationship. In fact, it is vital to have friends outside our intimate relationship. The only time it may pose as a threat to your relationship is if or when you indulge in any of the following:<\/p>\n

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  • Engage in sexual flirtations in person or via texts<\/li>\n
  • Hide the friendship from your partner<\/li>\n
  • Compare your partner unfavourable to your friend<\/li>\n
  • Entertain romantic or sexual fantasies about your friend<\/li>\n
  • Share secrets with your friend than with your partner<\/li>\n
  • Have been romantic and\/ or sexual partners in the past<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    But, if you are certain that your friendship does not threaten your relationship, you can practice<\/p>\n

    some of these suggestions to ensure both relationship and friendship continue to thrive:<\/p>\n

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    • Maintain solid boundaries with your friend and do not share private, intimate or sexual details with them<\/li>\n
    • Nurture your romantic relationship and treat your partner like your very best friend<\/li>\n
    • Ensure your partner knows your friend and stays informed about the friendship<\/li>\n
    • Avoid making new opposite-sex friends during times when you struggle in your relationship<\/li>\n
    • Resolve conflicts quickly<\/li>\n
    • create opportunities for fun, excitement and adventure with your partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Knowing how to maintain a healthy relationship with our partners whilst remaining engaged in opposite-sex friendships helps you both \u00a0grow as individuals by experiencing different types of closeness and connection.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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