Is it okay to have a guy best friend while married?

Many married women (and married men) insist that having a best friend of the opposite sex is perfectly healthy. In fact, they say that opposite-sex friends make better friends because they bring very different perspectives to the relationship. First, healthy friendship involves emotional intimacy, as well it should.

Can I have a male friend after marriage?

Thing is, if an idea develops, your marriage will turn into a nightmare. There is nothing really wrong with having a male friend. It is only a problem when this male friend might not think of you as a married female friend. Some would say that no man and woman can remain “just friends” forever.

Can a woman just be friends with a man?

Daily experience suggests that non-romantic friendships between males and females are not only possible, but common—men and women live, work, and play side-by-side, and generally seem to be able to avoid spontaneously sleeping together. Men were much more attracted to their female friends than vice versa.

Do guys change after marriage?

But, marriage also brings in a few changes in a couple’s relationship and behaviour. So, yes, men do change after marriage. But, these changes are not without a reason. We know that changes in your husband’s behaviour might catch you unaware and leave you confused.

Does being married mean you should stop making friends?

That being said, being married doesn’t mean you should neglect time with your friends. When the time comes, include a way for each of you to have a regular “friends” time in your marriage.

Are men more attracted to their female friends than their girlfriends?

In a survey by the University of Wisconsin, 88 sets of young male and female friends were asked to rate their attraction to each other in a confidential questionnaire. It found that men — whether attached or single — were more likely to be attracted to their female friends and want to go on a date with them than the other way around.

Should married couples have different interests?

Guys need to have guy friends, and women thrive on having girlfriends they can confide in. Married couples will have different interests and should encourage each other to pursue them. It is OK to include your spouse in your interests occasionally, but never assume you can fulfill all of each other’s needs for companionship.

What happens to your life when you get married?

It happens. Careers, lives, interests, and goals change. When you get married, your focus changes. It is no longer all about you, but about you two as a couple, and eventually about the children as well if you become parents.