We love the idea of it: your partner as your best friend. It sounds wholesome and romantic, like the holy grail of modern love. But what happens when the line between lover and BFF starts to blur—and ...

They say the best relationships are built on friendship. It’s a romantic idea, one that promises deep connection, unwavering support and a love that feels safe and familiar. But new research led by ...

It's not abnormal to consider your significant other your friend as well. Considering you spend so much time together, have integrated your personal lives with one another, and confide in each other, ...

New research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships provides insight into the intersection of friendship and romance. In a nationally representative sample of adults in the ...

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...

The other day, one of our coaching clients was describing her concern about not feeling any “best-friend” energy with her husband. She’s been wondering if this is a problem, or if it means that she ...