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Husbands, wives spending time with same-sex friends can work

Q: Should husbands and wives have regular activities apart from each other with their friends of the same sex? I get out with some girlfriends two or three times a year and that’s plenty for me; I’d rather spend most of my time with my husband. But he likes to get together with his guy friends a couple of times each month. What are your thoughts?

Q: Should husbands and wives have regular activities apart from each other with their friends of the same sex? I get out with some girlfriends two or three times a year and that’s plenty for me; I’d rather spend most of my time with my husband. But he likes to get together with his guy friends a couple of times each month. What are your thoughts?

Jim: So long as you aren’t shortchanging your time together as a couple, I’d suggest it’s almost always a good idea for a husband and wife to enjoy a reasonable amount of activity with their respective same-sex friends. Women need other women. Guys need guys. But that isn’t necessarily the last word.

Start by answering the question, “How would you describe your marriage?” What are your expectations for the relationship? Are those expectations being fulfilled? Give some honest thought to the quality of your relationship. When it’s just the two of you, do you enjoy one another’s company or do you find it difficult to be together? Then – how would your spouse answer those questions?

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