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Do You Have to Be Friends First?
You’ve probably heard the advice that if you really want a relationship that stands the test of time and the various turbulent events of life, it’s best to be friends with your partner first.
It is a great foundation on which to build a romantic relationship and it may even revolutionize the dating culture when it comes to how and who we choose as partners.
It’s something I’ve heard from dating and relationship experts. It’s something I’ve endorsed and enacted in my own life. And when you think about it, doesn’t it make a lot of sense?
Friendships are based on compatibility, connection and camaraderie. They aren’t as glamorized as romantic relationships and as a result, people don’t drum up bullcrap narratives and sensationalized stories to make money off of you or lead you into unrealistic expectations of what a friendship is.
We also don’t have to go through an assault of neurotransmitters on our brains and bodies which are trying to compel us into sexual activity. Friendships tend to be a lot easier and a lot less risky. Why wouldn’t we want to build on such a sober and secure relationship?
There’s even research that supports that being friends before being in a relationship is beneficial. Research from the University of Texas revealed that, “Our results indicate that perceptions of…
