Is it a good idea to marry your best friend?

John Gottman, marriage expert and author of Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, would say that, yes, it is natural for your to think of your spouse as your best friend—it’s really very important for your marriage, in fact. According to Gottman, deep friendship is the foundation of a happy marriage.

Why is it good to marry your best friend?

If you marry your best friend, you can always rely on them to be your perpetual support. You would never have to worry about sharing your problems or seeking help during tough times. They would already know how to handle your lows and bring you back to your best self. And, you too would do the same for them.

Do best friends make the best relationships?

Those who considered their partner their best friend were indeed much more satisfied in their relationship than those who didn’t. Other research shows that those in friendship-based love relationships feel they have a highly likable partner, and that shared companionship is an important part of the love.

How can I wish my best friend marriage?

“I’m/we’re so thrilled to celebrate this wonderful day with you both.” “Best wishes for a long and happy life together.” “May you bring each other as much happiness as your friendship has brought to my life—and more!” “We’ve had so many laughs together!

Why should you date your best friend?

Friends are great at caring about each other, as well as taking good care of one another. It takes time to get to know someone and to learn how to best care for them. Since you have already developed care and concern, you can focus on other things that come up and develop a deeper connection more quickly and easily.

Why do best friends become lovers?

1. Do friends make good lovers? Of course, friends make great lovers because they have a different kind of comfort level with each other. When you are moving from friends to lovers you might not be sure that you are falling in love with your best pal but with time you do understand it.

Do you say best wishes for a wedding?

“It is traditional to say ‘Congratulations’ to a groom after a wedding, but ‘Best wishes’ to the bride. The implication is that the groom has made a great ‘catch’, but that it would be impolite to say that the bride had.”

How do you wish a blissful marriage?

50 Wedding Wishes

1. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.
2. May the years ahead be filled with love and joy.
3. Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow.
4. Wishing you well as you embark on this next chapter of life.
5. May your love grow stronger each and every passing year.

Do I have feelings for my best friend?

Observe how often you think about them during the day and the content of the thoughts. And naturally, if you’re imagining kissing them, or more, that’s a sign that you have feelings for your friend. There are also subtle ways to tell if you have romantic inclinations toward your best guy friend.

Is it normal to think of your spouse as your best friend?

Dr. John Gottman, marriage expert and author of Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, would say that, yes, it is natural for your to think of your spouse as your best friend—it’s really very important for your marriage, in fact.  According to Gottman, deep friendship is the foundation of a happy marriage.

Should you marry your best friend?

Marrying your best friend doesn’t mean you have to be great friends before you begin dating. Your friendship can grow with your relationship. I think it’s also important to realize that not every guy you call your best friend is someone you should marry. When I was in middle and high school, I had a lot of great “guy best friends.”

What does the best friendship in marriage look like?

The vulnerability and total self-gift of marriage forged the deepest friendship I have ever known. For me, best friendship in marriage looks just the way it sounds. My husband is my partner in fun, personal goals, creative projects, lazy days, difficult days, and spiritual growth. What matters to him matters to me because he is my best friend.

What is the foundation of a happy marriage?

According to Gottman, deep friendship is the foundation of a happy marriage. In his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Gottman explains what this friendship should look like: