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Should You Be Best Friends With Your Partner?  (with hubby John)

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As we continue our series on friendship, my husband John and I dive into the evolving expectations of modern relationships. From the latest research to personal stories (and a few laughs along the way), we explore the pros and cons of being BFFs with your partner.

You’ll hear how relationships have shifted over time, why we’re now looking for emotional connection and romantic love, and whether being best friends really is the secret to a long-lasting partnership.

Spoiler alert: we don’t always agree—and that’s what makes it fun.

Let’s Talk About It.

P.S. If you missed our episode earlier in the year about How To Keep It Spicy With Your Partner, WATCH HERE OR LISTEN HERE.

Listen in to learn more:

(02:16) Partner as Best Friend

(04:30) Spouse vs Best Friend

(12:05) Supportive Relationships Enhance Physical

(18:03) Downsides of Being Best Friends

(25:52) Loneliness Epidemic and Deep Friendships

(30:15) Family Relationships and Mental Health

In this episode, we are digging into the evolution of marriage and partnerships, the relatively new expectation of our partners to be both friend and lover, the pros and cons of being best friends with your spouse, why we need more than one friend, the importance of genuine affection for your partner, and realistic expectations within relationships.

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Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify app, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!

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As we continue our series on friendship, my husband John and I dive into the evolving expectations of modern relationships. From the latest research to personal stories (and a few laughs along the way), we explore the pros and cons of being BFFs with your partner.

You’ll hear how relationships have shifted over time, why we’re now looking for emotional connection and romantic love, and whether being best friends really is the secret to a long-lasting partnership.

Spoiler alert: we don’t always agree—and that’s what makes it fun.

Let’s Talk About It.

P.S. If you missed our episode earlier in the year about How To Keep It Spicy With Your Partner, WATCH HERE OR LISTEN HERE.

Listen in to learn more:

(02:16) Partner as Best Friend

(04:30) Spouse vs Best Friend

(12:05) Supportive Relationships Enhance Physical

(18:03) Downsides of Being Best Friends

(25:52) Loneliness Epidemic and Deep Friendships

(30:15) Family Relationships and Mental Health

In this episode, we are digging into the evolution of marriage and partnerships, the relatively new expectation of our partners to be both friend and lover, the pros and cons of being best friends with your spouse, why we need more than one friend, the importance of genuine affection for your partner, and realistic expectations within relationships.

RESOURCES

Sign up to receive Paula’s email, where she keeps it real about what it’s like being a parent in America. And, if you’re a working mom, make sure you’re getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms.

Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify app, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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