My best friend is a man and DH doesn't have a problem with it. He got DH a job where he worked and later ended up being DH's boss. Then DH got double promoted and he worked for DH. They haven't worked at the same company for several years, however. I have known this guy since I was a child and we have pretty much grown up together. I am close with is family too. He currently has a serious girl friend (I hope she is 'the one' for him) who lives out of state. She knows about me, I know about her and no one has a problem with it.

I also sometimes hang out with some guys I went to high school with. They live in another state (I moved away for DH's job), so we don't see each other often, but we do have a great time when we get together. DH doesn't have a problem with that either -- in fact, he encourages me to get together with them. Some are single, some are married. DH is welcome to hang out with us, but he usually chooses to stay home and take care of our kids rather than trying to find a babysitter so we can both go.

DH has friends who are women (used to be a co-workers, but have since left the co.) that he goes to lunch with quite frequently. It doesn't bother me a bit, in fact, I like hearing about how they are doing.

It's all about trust -- either you have it or you don't.

Sarah.......mom to Jason & Devin