How Friendship Helps With Love Friends Can Help You In Your Romantic Relationships By Cherie Burbach Friendship Expert
Many married people say that their spouse is their best friend. Learning to get along and support one another is something you can learn through friendship with other people. In Support of Your Relationship Even if your spouse is your best friend, having an outside group of friends helps take pressure off your spouse to be "everything" to you. Men and women react differently to things, so there are some things you'll find easier to talk to with a friend than a spouse. Having a variety of people in your life will prevent you from being desperate for time with either your friends or your spouse. You should be able to approach both with a healthy level of self-esteem. Friends are also a wonderful source of support for your marriage or relationship. If your marriage is going through a rocky time, your friends can be a sounding board and allow you to vent in a safe environment, especially if they're great at listening and can allow you to reach your own de