What to do when your partner has friends of the opposite sex

Most men and women are wary when a potential partner mentions that he/she has a bestie of the opposite sex.

The idea that your partner could have someone else as close to them as you, or even closer, is one that petrifies, scares and gets you anxious and defensive.

But how valid is this fear – should you even be having it?

playLiz Awoliyi (YouTube)

On episode two of The Obebes’ “Now That You Are Married,” Liz Awoliyi addresses this issue alongside Shola Mabogunje who has been married for 20 years; Kemi Omitayo, married for 10 years and Bola Yinka-Obebe who has been married for five.

The quartet openly and deeply examine how wise or unwise it’d be for married couples to allow this, and if they do, to what limit should that external friendship go?

Liz’ three guests, through their wealth of experience in marriage, break down this issue, its effect on marriages, and how to best handle it if one encounters it.

playLiz and her three guests discuss on episode 2 of Now That You Are Married (YouTube)

“Now That You Are Married” is an exciting show that deals with the intricacies of the day-to-day lives of married couples, and delves into the issues that many couples face and different marriages often seem to struggle with.

The wisdom contained in the episode below will surely blow your mind: