Sociologists have documented that men and women can indeed just be friends and that there are actually benefits that come with cross-sex friendships — like learning from the other side how to best attract a mate — that you cant get from same-sex friendships.

Should my boyfriend be allowed to have female friends?

While it is okay for a man in a relationship to have girl friends, it is still his responsibility to communicate his female friendships with his partner and be open about them. As long as your relationship consists of trust, respect, and communication, do not fret, and enjoy your relationship to its fullest potential.