Excerpted from the Focus on the Family broadcast “Friendship or Flirtation: Danger Signs for Couples” featuring the Rev. Dave Carder.
19 Dangerous Behaviors
- Saving topics of conversation for your “special friend.”
- Sharing spousal difficulties with your friend (e.g., “My husband (or wife) never … “).
- Allowing the friend to share their relationship difficulties with you (e.g., “My boy/girlfriend always … “).
- Anticipating seeing this person more than your spouse.
- Comparing the friend and your spouse (“If only my spouse was nicer to me like s/he is … “). Continue reading




