A best friend can make your life good, but if your best friend becomes your romantic partner, life becomes better. A friendship forms the base of any loving relationship. A romantic relationship with a firm base of friendship is often free of drama. The seemingly passion-driven romantic relationships can create a perpetual loop of repetitive behaviour, often leading to the same old reactions. But friendship can benefit your partner and you by helping the relationship to blossom and nurture through friendly, healthy, and open communication. Here are six reasons why your romantic partner should also be your best friend. You can be yourself around your partner. Being with your partner, who is also your best friend, will allow you to behave the way you are and do all the crazy things in front of them without the fear or inhibition of being judged. Chances are, your best friend has already witnessed this crazy side of you and knows how to tackle it. You have the freedom to do everything you like. You both share common goals and interests. You and your partner probably share many common interests or enjoy the same things. The best part is when you decide to do something for yourself, they will most likely respect your choices regardless of their conflicting interests. Boosts positive behaviour Unless you have some personal and inherent issues that you are not trying to resolve, you will essentially view friends as individuals that you care about and would not want to deceive them purposefully. These positive attributes can nurture and strengthen the bond with your partner. Strong friendships survive longer than romantic relationships Strong friendships often last the test of time. On the other hand, the romantic spark of a fleeting passion can burn out soon. Romantic relationships can fade out, but strong bonds of friendship have a greater chance of lasting. A genuine friendship with your lover can offer a better chance of survival. Being familiar with their odd habits and negative aspects As best friends, you are probably aware of each other’s insecurities, dark sides, and weaknesses all too well. In fact, you know them so well that some of their odd habits have become endearing with time. Your disagreements and fights are less damaging. All couples argue and disagree from time to time. However, if your lover is your best friend, actual disagreements and fights with the potential to spiral into full-blown wars often fall flat and turn into playful fighting. But try not to burden your partner with all your emotional needs. It is also essential to have friends outside of the romantic relationship.
