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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Call me old-fashioned, but I'm in the school of thought that after marraige you don't have close relationships with those of the opposite sex who aren't your spouse. You can be friends, but in the company of your spouses, co-workers, etc. Not trips alone, or even car rides alone for that matter, unless it's an extenuating circumstance. I know I'm the minority in that thinking. There's always a 1% chance that 'nothing sexual' can turn into an attraction, especially if one person is in a fight with their spouse. 
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Yup, you are old school. 
Some people are simply very good at keeping friendships that go back to childhood.  Social media has contributed to keeping in contact.  I have re-connected with several people from childhood that are married and have met up with them at Starbucks or something to that effect multiple times through the years.  It can be done, it is just a matter of respect of how many times one makes contact.  Meaning, don't call/text every day or every week for that matter.  [/quote]

+1. Not riding in a CAR with a male sounds peculiarly dated and sexist. I find it ridiculous that you think humans cannot control themselves in most situations.[/quote]

But on the other hand, PP might have a realistic view of her own inability to resist temptation.  Even if I did develop an attraction to a friend of the opposite sex (hasn't happened), I have the self control to not act on it.  Because, you know, marriage vows.   I can't imagine breaking off all ties with any male friends and coworkers because I might not be able to control myself around them.  Yikes! [/quote]

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