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A successful marriage requires giving “exclusive devotion” to your mate. What does this mean? While it is normal to have friends of both sexes outside of marriage, your marriage mate has first claim on your time, attention, and emotional energy. Any relationship that takes what rightly belongs to your mate and gives it to someone else is a form of “infidelity,” even if no Sexua'l activity is involved.

How could such a relationship develop? Someone of the opposite sex may seem more attractive or empathetic than your spouse. Spending time with that one in the workplace or in a social setting can lead to discussing personal matters, including problems or disappointments in your marriage. An emotional dependency can grow. Communication in person, by telephone, or through online chat could become a BETRAYAL OF TRUST. Marriage mates properly expect that certain topics will be discussed only with each other and that their “confidential talk” will be kept private.

Beware of rationalizing that no romantic feelings exist when in fact they may! ‘The heart is treacherous,’. If you have a close friendship with someone of the opposite sex, ask yourself: ‘Am I defensive or secretive about the relationship? Would I be comfortable if my mate overheard our conversations? How would I feel if my mate cultivated a similar friendship?’

An improper relationship can lead to MARITAL DISASTER, since emotional closeness paves the way for eventual sexua.l intimacy. However, even if adultery does not result, the damage caused by loss of trust can be extremely difficult to repair.

Keep friendships with of the opposite sex within appropriate boundaries. Do not ignore the presence of improper feelings or rationalize impure motives. If you sense that a relationship threatens your marriage, act quickly to limit or end it.

“Shrewd is the one that has seen the calamity and proceeds to conceal himself.” Says the Bible!

On point. Good one

really good points, not that i saw anything wrong chatting wif friends on my fb n 2go, but my hubby saw everything in heaven n earth wrong wif it. So for peace sake, I just quit d whole thing. Sad, but wot could i do. Now i cnt even facebk properly, (not complainin though)