Inside human nature there is an innate need for connections and friendships, but the question that we decided to try to tackle is, can you have a friend that is the opposite sex when married? A lot of times we acquire these friends through our workplace because of the exposure of many different people. We discuss the reality of what can happen as connections are made and friendships start to form outside of the marriage.
Tune in to see if Workplace and Friendships are A Danger to Marriage Through a Therapist’s Eyes.
Listen for the following takeaways from the show:
- Before you listen to the show, ask yourself what is your opinion on whether you should have friends of the opposite sex when married?
- A lot of people struggle with protecting their heart, to minimize the risks.
- Be careful because you will find what you’re looking for.
- Chris goes through the stages of Male/Female Friendships and Boundaries you should have.
- What does it mean “Protecting My Heart?”
- We go over 9 things you can do to protect your heart.
- Friendships outside of marriage are critical for your state of mind.
- The importance of transparency, honesty, trust and secrets.
- When looking at having friends of the opposite sex, you need to protect your heart and evaluate the risks compared to your priorities.
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Episode #188 Transcription