God wants us to have friends. And that can include having opposite-sex friendships. But those friendships should come with boundaries.
Friendship
Along with a couple’s relationship with God, it takes a supportive community of friends to keep a marriage strong.
A girl grounded in her identity will still feel discouraged when she doesn’t have the relational connections she craves, but a lack of friends won’t define her. And it won’t destroy her. And if she’s practicing confidence and selflessness, the lonely seasons won’t last forever.
Steps to connect when you feel left out.
Why being a true friend is more Important than having a best friend
What started as a Christmas tradition became an act of thoughtfulness
Discovering infidelity in marriage can be devastating. How can you come alongside and encourage a friend who has been cheated on?
While there are challenges to opposite-gender friendships, there are also genuine benefits if you position your son or daughter to have these types of friendships.
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for “couple” friends. After two big moves, we’ve had a little practice at forming friendships. Here are a few things we’ve learned.
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis
