Married people often have many friendships outside of their marriage, some of which may be with people of the opposite gender. Navigating these relationships can be challenging as it involves balancing having friends of the opposite gender, but not allowing those relationships to become too close. If you aren’t careful, you can become too close with a member of the opposite sex that you are attracted to and damage your relationship with your spouse. Knowing the warning signs that a relationship is becoming too close is important for helping you prioritize your relationship with your husband or wife. It can be helpful to have a list of what not to do in relationships with the opposite sex and how to set healthy boundaries in your opposite gender relationships. It is also important to consider ways that you can deepen your relationship with your spouse since the ultimate goal of setting boundaries around your relationships with others is to protect your relationship with your spouse.