Would you describe you and your partner as friends?
Are you friendly to one another on a daily basis? Do you look out for each other and offer help when needed? Do you laugh together?
We’ve talked about the three arenas of healthy relationships - physical intimacy, emotional intimacy, and friendship - many times and we find friendship often takes a back seat to the others. The existence of a strong friendship can be more subtle than the other two.
Here’s what it looks like:
You find each other funny. The jokes you tell, the way you do and say certain things, and attempts to be playful are humorous.
You let there be lightness in your day-to-day. You create a culture of ease in your relationship by initiating and being receptive to friendly chats, silly moments, and things feeling “okay,” even if there’s been a recent disagreement.
You truly enjoy spending time together. You look forward to seeing your partner at the end of the day, whether it’s for a date night or watching TV at home. You run errands together when you can and turn that into a good time, too.
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about all of this plus giving you strategies on how to cultivate a stronger friendship in your relationship. If you’re feeling like you need an uplevel in this area, be sure to check it out.
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