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Need advice from men and women who are in a relationship..
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 50948699:MV8yNDY0MDQ0XzQyNDYwODQ0XzVDREI3Njg0] Being friends does not make sexual interest or needs go away for either sex. However, it does not mean there wouldn't be people (of both sexes) who are able to control themselves and keep the playground clean. A strong friendship can handle a lot, however if either one is actually deep in love with another one, it WILL be very hard and the one in relationship/not in love should understand this and take the responsibility. Ie. by keeping things clean and as easy as possible for the other poor soul, like trying not to enjoy the attention, flirting etc.. Overall, it is an issue of trust. You either trust your partner (or yourself) or not and that's it. By making silly demands and trying to control your partners life and friends you just show him/her that you do not trust him and your relationship - or yourself. If you don't trust yourself in these situations, keep your own yard clean of "opposite sex" (or same if gay) friends. If your partner is not loyal (if that is the agreement), there is nothing you can do anyways and constant worrying and distrust will just make the inevitable happen sooner than later. I trust my partner 100% and it is his job and problem to keep his promises, as well as my job is to keep mine. We both have our friends that are more or less "interested" about us in a romantic way too, but it has not been an issue and hopefully never will be. When my partner goes to meet someone that I know is interested about him in a sexual way (too), I say "be nice" meaning: "do not hurt her/break her heart", not "Do not cheat on me". So, my advice in a nutshell: If you trust him and assume he will not cheat: Let him go, support his friendships and life outside of you (two) and be happy for him. Do the same for yourself. If you don't trust him: Find a man that you can trust or work out your personal issues, if that is the case (usually is..) [/quote]
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How do you feel about your partner having friends of the opposite sex?
Is this an issue for you?
How have you resolved it?
Then, I want you to ask let's say there was a breach in trust, on either person, in the relationship.
In that case, how would you handle the idea of, your partner, having friends of the opposite sex?
This has been an issue for me and just would like a big pool of advice.
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