You’ve probably heard people in a romantic relationship refer to each other as “my best friend.”
Is thinking of one’s romantic partner as a best friend something to aspire to? Could it diminish the importance of other relationships in each person’s life?
Do you know any couples who identify themselves as best friends? What characteristics do these people have in common?
What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of considering a partner a best friend as well?
What do you think of the idea that couples sometimes see themselves as best friends because they don’t cultivate friendships outside of their relationship? Explain.