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Camper · 03-02-2011, 08:31 PM

Before I was married I lived with a woman. She had friends, I trusted her, and she cheated on me (twice). My wife, who I trust, has friends and has never cheated on me.

The hard part about opposite sex friends is when it becomes too much. You begin to worry what your partner is getting (emotionally) outside the relationship that she isn't getting from the relationship. Or else, why all the contact. But, if you say something, then you look insecure, distrustful and controlling.

If she didn't love you then she wouldn't have married you. She has been honest with you. I think you should love and support her. Once out of context with this issue, you should work on setting mutually agreed upon boundaries that you are both comfortable with.

03-02-2011, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Camper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 17	Re: Feeling anxious and jealous of my wifes male friend Before I was married I lived with a woman. She had friends, I trusted her, and she cheated on me (twice). My wife, who I trust, has friends and has never cheated on me. The hard part about opposite sex friends is when it becomes too much. You begin to worry what your partner is getting (emotionally) outside the relationship that she isn't getting from the relationship. Or else, why all the contact. But, if you say something, then you look insecure, distrustful and controlling. If she didn't love you then she wouldn't have married you. She has been honest with you. I think you should love and support her. Once out of context with this issue, you should work on setting mutually agreed upon boundaries that you are both comfortable with.