When your friendship crosses the line into infidelity
If you think that BFF is harmless, you might want to think again. These are the signs you could be crossing the line.
by: E.B. Johnson
Our friendships form a critical part of our support networks, and they can also be an important part of the life experience. Through our friends, we can learn the power of self-confidence, and we can actually gain a more accurate perspective of ourselves and the world around us. Friends are like a mirror that show us both what we are and what we aren’t. It’s easy for these relationships to become complicated, however, and it’s even easier to find them crossing the line before friendship and infidelity.
It’s our responsibility to ensure that our friendships don’t infringe on our romantic partnerships. Whether we believe that they’re meant for us, or we’re just looking for something we’re not getting at home — there’s no excuse for betraying a partner, and there’s no excuse for letting things get out of hand. You alone are in control of your actions, responses and behaviors; you alone know what you want and are capable of going after it. Don’t let close friends become the hurdles that destroy your partnership. Arm yourself with knowledge and prevent things from going too far.
