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 ...

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 ...

New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...

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 ...

Expecting a spouse to be both friend and lover is a relatively new concept. Some think it’s asking too much. By Catherine Pearson Stephanie Lopez is effusive about her husband’s good qualities. He is ...