We have met such couples here and there, the ones which the husbands and wives are best friends before they get married. Before the friendship turns to romance. Some might think that is absurd. How can you possibly marry someone who you’ve already considered a good friend?
Many of these couples swear it is the best decision they’ve ever made. But truly, were they making the right decision by putting a ring around their friendship?
Here’s why some people think so.
#1. They know you well already
Marrying your best friend can help ease the process of getting to know each other. Obviously, being a good friend to one another will make you understand each other better. Such as what they love and dislike, what are their hobbies and habits, and what type of person they really are.
Simply put, they know you well. That is natural as they are not just your friend but your best one. So, as you enter into marriage, you can skip the early phase of getting to know each other. This has a lot of benefits to a marriage.
If you are a sensitive person, they already know the things that can easily hurt you. So beforehand, they can prevent that and protect your feelings.
And if you are quite a hot tempered person, they will be able to avoid any arguments and fights as they know what can trigger you and possibly, how to calm you down. Isn’t that great?
#2. You know they already love you
Some might marry strangers and doubt your love or theirs, from time to time.
Well, if you marry your best friend, you have no worry over this as they’ve already loved you before. When you are still friends, the fondness towards each other must has grown. You cared, worried and protected each other.
Such feelings, when you get married, usually only gets stronger. Their love for you is unquestionable and you do not have to feel insecure or paranoid.
They loved you before, they love you still and they will love you more!
#3. They are extremely special to you
When you decide to marry your best friend, you already have this established connection with them. Some married couples might face difficulty in tolerating their partner.
When your spouse is your best friend, you cherish and respect them before taking that big step. So when you disagree with each other, for example, you might be able to do it with respect and understanding as they are someone special to you. You migtht even be able to agree to disagree.
#4. You can be completely truthful with them (well almost)
Best friends talk freely without much restrictions and can be truthful about what is on their mind. More than likely, when you get married, your ability to communicate might stay the same. You can speak your mind without having to worry about coming off judgmental.
#5. You are very comfortable around them
You do not have to pretend to be someone else, as they’ve already accepted you for who you are. More than likely, the awkwardness of living with someone does not exist. You can be carefree around them with little to no worry. They make you feel relaxed and comfortable to be yourself.
#6. No one is superior to the other
One great thing about marrying your best friend is that you stand equal to each other. No one is superior to the other. If you marry someone who is older than you, you might feel the need to be submissive to them.
But probably not if you marry your best friend. You are probably standing on level ground and there will likely be no issue of them asserting their dominance over you.
Some of you might bewondering if you should cross the line, jumping from the friendship zone into marriage or not. Actually, you just have to truly understand yourself and your best friend. Try to see things from all perspective and who knows, this could be the forever love you have been waiting for!