To Lovely Olive Tonight....

[ntl]

How is a platonic date different than going out with a friend? In either case, nothing will happen. It's not up to what the guy wants, it's my responsibility to "behave", right?

I have come to have very different thoughts on this issue than I once did. The issue is the connection that you're having with this friend, platonic date (be it male or female) that you are substituting for having with your partner/spouse.

It's often in very small ways that an emotional attachment begins and where we find ourselves having our needs met outside of marriage. This is where the trouble begins, IMO.

Regards,

ntl