#94 - The Importance of Having Friends of the Opposite Sex

We live in a society where friendship between a man and a woman is being misinterpreted. When two opposite genders create a bond or friendship, some people assume that it’s more than that - that it is a sexual or romantic relationship.

But that’s not always the case. Whether you’re a man or woman, there’s nothing wrong with building a friendship with the opposite sex. But since people are afraid of being judged based on their sexual identities, having a friend of the opposite gender was not considered natural, when in fact, our gender has nothing to do with the quality of friendship we can give.

Our personality and values are what matters the most. One can learn so much from having friends of the opposite sex and it helps us in having a healthy and balanced perspective in life in general. 

In this episode, Andrew and Benjy talk about the importance of having friends of the opposite sex, and how it affects marriage and parenting. They also discuss how porn destroys the mind and the way a person sees the opposite gender. 

If you’re someone who’s finding the right path and wants to step out of the misconceptions and assumptions about having friends with the opposite sex, this episode will guide you on your journey. Listen to Episode 94 for more!

Shownotes:

Misconceptions about women [2:43] Entering an eternal relationship with a woman [5:50] Healthy friendship with the opposite sex [09:21] How unique a woman is in the eyes of God [11:10] How to see a woman as a potential spouse [16:36] Miseducation about the opposite gender [19:19] How to see a person’s unique value [21:07] Seeing people as your potential spouse [30:53] Befriending different types of people [33:20]

Click HERE for the show transcript.