"According to the study, participants who considered their partner a good friend reported much higher levels of closeness in their relationship, influencing overall relational satisfaction."
"Only 36% of participants included their partner on their list of seven closest friends, and among them, only 39% labeled their partner as their best friend."
"Friendship serves as a powerful predictor of love, commitment, and overall relational satisfaction, differentiating relationships that merely function from those that truly flourish."
"The study emphasizes that couples often remain unaware of their relationship dynamics, particularly those who do not view their partner as a friend."
A study surveyed 940 adults in romantic relationships to explore the inclusion of partners as friends. Only 36% included their partner, with just 39% labeling them as best friends. This indicates a significant divide between romantic and platonic love. The study highlights that couples who consider their partners as friends report greater relationship closeness. Friendship is shown to enhance love and overall relational satisfaction, suggesting that a lack of friendship may lead to merely functional relationships, rather than flourishing ones.
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