That’s so normal. I don’t know why people think you need to cut off the male species entirely when you’re just talking to someone

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Me personally I don’t think it’s okay. Because like if you’re trying to date someone, and are talking to another man, even if it’s with zero intentions on your end it isn’t necessarily that on his end. Idk that’s jus me though because like loyalty & respect towards a relationship (or friendship prior to relationship) is very important to me

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If the guy you’re trying to date is uncomfortable with that, then I’d definitely talk a bit less with the other one, EVEN if there is no intention, and strictly platonic. Just to ease his mind a bit. BUT talking with someone who you’re interested in, but also pursuing friends is NOT a bad thing even if that friend is a guy. If the guy you’re interested in is that insecure about it I’d definitely say it indicates he’s going to act that way IN the relationship as well, which is NOT healthy.

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