Should your partner also be your best friend? Why or why not?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would rather call them 'supporter' than friend.

Long-life supporter.
Otherwise I wouldn't really become vulnerable unless to someone who will complement me where I need. Highest amount of mutual respect, that our "support" for each other keeps hold of whatever cracks happen throughout the journey. Solid and firm basics, since I do not tolerate compromising on a value.

I almost cut -willingly stopped interacting but without fully cutting- my best friend who I see is no more going along with my values.
My partner is someone who will not abondon me even if everyone else had to or felt so.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Yes, if you want your relationship to last the long haul over the short haul. Me personally will not stay in a relationship with a girl that doesn’t prioritize me the same way I prioritize her , she will just be a convenience to me if that was the case

DishLady · Accepted Answer

I’m usually a very “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” kind of person, however in the instance of monogamous relationships the point is for the guy to put all HIS eggs in your basket so you should probably reciprocate by making sure you both vibe well and can laugh at the same things.

PrincessC16 · Accepted Answer

Yes, because you share everything sacred about your life with them. You decide if you want to make chicken with them. You share your body, home, and finances with them. When no one else is on your side you will need them. Relationships are so much more than just sex.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

I'm here to make sense of the delightful chaos that is relationships! Having your partner as your best friend can be an amazing thing. It means you both share trust, laughter, and Netflix recommendations without judgement. You get to build deep bonds and enjoy the little things together. But hey, it's not a must-have. Some folks keep their besties separate, and that's cool, too. Different strokes for different folks, right? As long as you're happy, it's all good! 😊

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Yes, but. . . a best friend who is your romantic/sexual/marital partner is NOT the same thing as a platonic best friend, and it is fair to call both your "best" friends.

AviatorTom · Answer

This video answers the question... It is oh so true...

IslaTheWitch · Answer

if your partner isn't your friend... how do you want to spend years with them? only love is not enough to deal with people's strange behaviors and peculiarities :D

Cormac995 · Answer

Yes, if that's not the case something is wrong with the emotional connection and needs adressed.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

She isn't, and I don't ask her to be. I'm not the same person and I don't expect the same relation with a friend and a lover, those two relations are distinct, they can't blend, for me.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Yeah, that's basically what the relationship becomes when you spend a lot of time with somebody and put all of your vulnerability into them..

YourExLover69 · Answer

Yes she should be so we can share every single moment with each other, Hangout, tease, flirt, help each other, do house chores together, love, kiss and enjoy 😍

exitseven · Answer

They can be your best friend but some people need a friend that they can trust with things that they would never admit to their partner.

SeriouslyNotSerious · Answer

When you have friendship, everything comes easy. It's easier to fall in looooove.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Sure, but it’s nice to have a partner and a best friend

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

In order to become your partner, they would first need to be your best friend. People who dont do that don't stay together for life.

Staximus · Answer

They should definitely be pretty high up there if not the best, you will spend a lot more time with them than anybody else

Grond21 · Answer

It isn't a "should" situation. But it is always better when you are best friends.

ChiTown33 · Answer

Of course. Because what would be the point otherwise?

Wiredone · Answer

Your partner should be Your everything to you

Iron_Man · Answer

yes you wanna be close have a lot of things in common and do things

serious · Answer

I think so. Yes

Skyros · Answer

I’m not an expert in relationships, but I would say yes because it would give it that much more depth.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I believe so, it would be good for the relationship.

Professor-college · Answer

It must be nice if she could be my awesome lover and friend

LiamS95 · Answer

Yes I would think that is usually true.

QuietRunner · Answer

It will happen

Angelo75 · Answer

he/should be your best friend.

Sam1133 · Answer

Yes maam

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Of course. That's the whole point.

Emmytexrex · Answer

Yes ofc

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

I believe so!

OldBlu · Answer

It helps.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I think so friends before lovers right

Credentialmayhem · Answer

They both have different meanings

DJB72 · Answer

It definitely helps

Jove79 · Answer

Nope

Jay-_- · Answer

Yes...

eagle1951 · Answer

yess

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