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I think having a "friend" of the opposite sex would be OK. Someone to have dinner with, go to a movie or just come over to hang out. From the beginning this other person needs to know there is a spouse in the picture. That your main responsibility is to this spouse. I would keep the relationship lowkeyed and discreet as possible.
My daughter works in nursing homes. Its not unusual for Dementia patients to think another resident is their spouse. To the point that they are very protective of each other. Even wanting to live in the same room. Its so sad for the spouses of these residents. I know its life but its really not fair to the healthy spouse. So, I feel having a "friend" of the opposite sex is OK. Would I do it? You don't know till it happens to u.