Marriage is hard work, but there’s a common trick to a happy relationship – cultivating a friendship with your spouse. Research has shown that life satisfaction is significantly higher among people who say their spouse is their best friend, and the same emotional dynamics that define friendship (affection, warmth, enjoyment) have been shown to be direct predictors of marital satisfaction.
For an upcoming story, The Globe and Mail is looking to hear from couples about the importance of friendship in a marriage. How do you cultivate friendship in your marriage? How does a foundation of friendship help you get through tough times and make the good times even better? What does it look like to have a true friendship with your partner?
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How are you cultivating friendship in your marriage?
Research has shown that life satisfaction is significantly higher among people who say their spouse is their best friend. For an upcoming story, The Globe and Mail is looking to hear from couples about the importance of friendship in a marriage. How do you cultivate friendship in your marriage? How does a foundation of friendship help you get through tough times and make the good times even better? Share your story in the form below, or send an e-mail to audience@globeandmail.com.