Honey, I want to go out with my friends.

I find that many people have issues with their significant others going out with their friends. Seems like the thought is loaded with meaning, different meanings for different people. Socializing with same sex friends is totally appropriate yet many people have visions of inappropriate behaviors, lies and affairs. Going out with friends can be establishing book clubs, going golfing, joining a sports team and even an innocent "happy hour" after work to just hang out with work friends. Going out with friends does not have to be on "date night" but during the week or during the day on Saturday or Sunday which ever. Having a group of friends to bond with does not take away from the marital/love relationship. It is "guy" time and "gal" time. Trust and communication in good faith is vital in any relationship.