“Close opposite-gender friendships with one-on-one hangouts cross a line in relationships”
Agree
- Emotional intimacy can drift into romance
- It disrespects your partner's feelings
- Why risk it when you're committed?
- One-on-one creates dating energy
- Boundaries exist for a reason
Disagree
- Friendships existed before your relationship
- Trust means trusting in all situations
- Opposite gender doesn't equal attraction
- Controlling friendships is toxic
- Mature people handle this fine
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