What do you think of opposite sex friends when your in a relationship?
447369
Funny you asked this question.  This is a constant issue with me.  I have male friends that my boyfriend is a little jelous of but trust me, they could never replace him.  My bf has female friends that I'm not threatened by anymore, but there was a time.  As far as my boyfriend and I, I say that opposite sex friends are perfectly alright as long as the couple knows where to draw the line and the "friends" and couple know not to cross it.
1002495
Yes. You should just be friends first and get to know one another before having a relationship. As friends talk about interests, what you look for in the opposite sex, what you want in a relationship. Then if things seem good, go out.
270667
First off, I don't want to argue with any one on this subject. I am just stating a long researched out project that has been completed recently. Man and women where not designed to attract one another for simple friendships. Usually,  if someone says they have the opposite sex as a friend, then one of several things has already occurred. They have either already crossed the sex line and decided that they were not meant to be together. Another reason being, one or both is gay, or the man and woman are living  clear across the country and never see one another. Or\nmaybe the man is castrated.  OK, .... I will say, there are those 'few'  exceptions, but not enough for me to allow my husband to be friends with another woman, and he says the same. Examples are always good, so how about, although fictional, but still an example, set com, "Sinfield"...Elaine and Jerry or The "Drew Carey" show. Regardless its just human nature for boys and girls, ending up facing sexual tension between the two.
1007023
Absolutely, YES. Opposites attract and for a reason. If we all thought the same our lives would be boring. Being with someone who doesn't think exactly like you or who has a different lifestyle, opens up YOUR world to different things and learning experiences.
134795
When you and someone of the opposite sex who likes each other do things together ANY time of the day or night to spend time together and get know each other is dating.
46008
I know in the movie When Harry Met Sally the whole theme is that men and women can't be friends.  I think it's something everyone thinks deep down because men seem to be way more interested in sex than in meaningful friendships.  I don't believe this.\n\nYes, a friendship can blossom into something much more, but it's also quite possible for men and women to just be friends.  I have had several male friends, and while at some point they'll admit they've considered me for dating, they enjoy just being my friend. If you have enough in common and  don't flirt (and give eachother the wrong impression) it should work out fine!\n\nYou just need to know the boundaries and the difference between friend and lover.
622036
If you are asking concerning friends of the same sex, I really don't see a problem with that based on all the aspect you mentioned, but if it is with the opposite sex I don't think its advisable concerning the physical aspect, in the sense that you are both good friends why jeopardize your friendship? Because its only if ink runs in your veins, you have lost your sense of sight and you are dead to all physical contact that nothing will happen between the two of you.\n\nAside from this if you both go that deep and you don't end up getting married to each other, you would loose respect for one another.\n\nIn the emotional aspect, ladies have been endowed with the capability of reaching men better. They are like mothers to us. They are ready to comfort you and listen to you, they share your burden with you some go to the extent of carrying the whole thing as if it was theirs.\nAnyway this is not the case with emotional ladies seeking a guy to comfort them this often ends up in something else.\n\nThe mental aspect I think both sex are OK and can handle the situation depending on the type of response and reasoning you want.
926164
This is probably not what you want to hear, but yes.  I never thought so until I had friends like this.  I have had some of the most amazing guy friends ever!  And they're really good looking, nice, funny, smart...and we just never thought of each other in that way.  It's the most incredible thing...if you have a relationship like this, embrace it.  Getting to know about the opposite sex through friendship is the best way to do it.
200213
We all have these feelings about friends of the same sex as we go through life and whether we act on them or not is different to each individual.If she is willing for you to touch her and talk about these things then it is fine,the only thing is that she is probably keeping it from her boyfriend and that is betrayal.
641355
Just say, "Look, I think you're awesome, and I don't want to hurt your feelings or anything like that, but right now, I'd rather be just friends with you instead of boyfriend-girlfriend.  Later on, who knows?  But for now, let's just stay friends."
983503
Opposites often attract however, I would never get involved with any one that I work with.  If the relationship doesn't work out things can get really ugly to the point where one or both looses their job.
386479
Generally it's hard to readily accept it since the thought of them getting intimate with their best friend of the opposite sex would keep cropping up in our minds.\n\nThough all said, a healthy relationship is founded on deep understanding and trust.\n\nAlso what guarantee does anyone have that his/her girlfriend/boyfriend will not fall for someone else besides you...even if he/she has a best friend of the same sex/gender.\n\nSo it's pointless building baseless speculation in our minds unless we have something concrete to worry about. We rather trust our partner in our relationship and proceed with a positive mindset. I too would do likewise.
308149
It is natural to be upset but its OK to have friends of the opposite sex only watch for any changes in your boyfriend. If he is young this is the way it is with men. They love being around girls. Try to be friends together and not let it get to you. Make him see you as the interesting one by never letting him know it bothers you and never make any bad remarks about his friends as it will only push him away because he will do what he wants and you cannot and should not try to change him.
300320
Opposites DO attract, but often, eventually they repel. At first, someone with seriously differing viewpoints can seem very interesting, and challenging, especially if they are good looking. Eventually though you realize that when you differ so much, you argue, particularly if the differences are over really important things. In my opinion, being married to your "best friend" is the best option!
424284
its a different kind of relationship...friendships are wonderful with gay men but it will never be the same as a boyfriend
757660
Extremely dangerous situation you put yourself in.  I became friends with a man who was training my child.  I thought it was perfectly harmless and was I so wrong.  I can remember to the day when that harmless situation turned into disaster.  I fell in love with this man and almost wrecked my marriage on a person who really wasn't who he said he was.  I really believe that you should not get involved in any "friendship" with the opposite sex because it is not worth it.  Find yourself a friend of the same sex and prevent yourself from a lot of problems.
1183942
Married people do not have friends of the opposite sex, or at least I don't believe they really do....but they do have acquaintences.  As long as you are not flirting with him you are doing nothing wrong but maybe back up a little because if you care about him as a friend then you should respect that marriage comes first and you shouldn't want to be the center of their argument.