Can Married Men and Women Really Be ‘Just Friends’?How It Works (or Doesn’t)

Can Married Men and Women Be Friends?

Can a married man be friends with a married woman? It’s a big question, and opinions are all over the place. The short answer? Yes, but it depends on two big things: boundaries and trust.

In my experience, friendship between a married man and a married woman isn’t just about being good friends — it’s about understanding what’s okay and what’s crossing the line.

Why Do People Question Friendship Between Married Men and Married Women?

It’s simple. Society often has this idea that men and women can’t just be friends, especially when they’re both married.

People believe that “attraction always gets in the way.”

There’s a 2012 study from the University of Wisconsin showing that men often feel attraction to their female friends. But does this apply to friendships where both are married? It could — yet, with the right boundaries, things can stay on track.

The truth is, people question these friendships because they know how tricky they can get.

But if a married man and a married woman can talk openly with their spouses and stay within…