I have male friends in my social circle, one in particular that I hang out with quite often and I don't see why a man and woman can't be friends and hangout if both parties are not remotely romantically interested in each other.


Its been a non issue in my relationship, but then again my bf is not insecure or controlling and he trusts me.


He also has a few female friends, we both have opposite gender friends, it is what it is. And it's ok with both of us.


If there are established friendships prior to the relationship, I see no reason for them to end just because a relationship starts... After all, what if said relationship goes sour, ends, or your partner dies, then you have no, or very little friends.