In the journey of marriage, love can evolve, transform, and deepen over time. However, amidst the challenges and joys, there’s one cornerstone that remains crucial: friendship with your spouse. Every good marriage and relationship should be built upon it.
Beyond the romantic gestures and passionate moments, a solid friendship lays the foundation for a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
Here are ten compelling reasons why nurturing a strong friendship with your spouse is essential for staying in love:
Unconditional Support: Friends are there through thick and thin, and your spouse should be your ultimate source of support. Building a friendship means having each other’s backs no matter what life throws your way. Whether it’s celebrating successes or navigating hardships, having a spouse who doubles as a friend ensures you never have to face challenges alone.
Shared Laughter: Laughter is not just good for the soul; it’s also vital for a thriving relationship. When you share inside jokes, humorous anecdotes, and playful banter with your spouse, you strengthen your bond and create a positive atmosphere within your marriage.
Check out this great blog article: Why is Laughter So Important for your Marriage?
Open Communication: Friends communicate openly and honestly with each other, and the same principle applies to spouses. A strong friendship fosters an environment where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear of judgment. This level of communication is essential for resolving conflicts and deepening intimacy.
Mutual Respect: Friendship and respect go hand in hand. When you view your spouse as a friend, you inherently value their opinions, appreciate their uniqueness, and treat them with the dignity they deserve. Mutual respect forms the bedrock of a healthy marriage and paves the way for mutual growth and understanding.
Shared Interests: While differences can enrich a relationship, shared interests provide common ground for connection and enjoyment. Cultivating shared hobbies, activities, and passions with your spouse strengthens your friendship by creating shared experiences and memories that you can cherish together.
Emotional Intimacy: True friendship involves emotional intimacy – the ability to be vulnerable and authentic with each other. When you prioritize building a friendship with your spouse, you create a safe space where you can share your deepest fears, dreams, and aspirations, fostering a profound emotional connection.
Loyalty and Trust: Friends are loyal to each other, and trust forms the foundation of their bond. Similarly, in marriage, trust is paramount. By nurturing a strong friendship with your spouse, you reinforce trust and cultivate a sense of security within your relationship, knowing that you can rely on each other unconditionally.
Supportive Growth: In a friendship, both parties encourage personal growth and development. Likewise, a strong friendship with your spouse means supporting each other’s goals, aspirations, and self-improvement endeavors. By cheering each other on and providing encouragement, you foster a dynamic and evolving relationship.
Shared Values and Goals: Friends often share similar values, beliefs, and life goals, and the same holds true for spouses. Building a friendship with your spouse involves aligning your values and aspirations, working together towards common goals, and building a future that you both envision and desire.
Check out this great podcast on goals titled: 157. Why You Should Do This One Thing As A Couple.
We have been watching a really fun show called “Bahama’s Life.” The show is about couples looking for their dream property or retirement home in the Bahamas, and they look at several different properties and then decide which one is for them. The fun thing to see is how so many couples talk about how they are accomplishing their dream that they have worked together for so long for.
A lot of them say that they put a picture of the house they wanted, or the property or lifestyle somewhere they could see everyday, and they worked toward that goal for many years. That picture of that house, or the beach motivated both of them to work toward the common goal(s) until they were in a position to make their dream/goal come true.
This got us thinking about how important it is to have a vision/goal board in marriage to help you work toward common goals and dreams together, and all the other great benefits this has for your relationship. It truly is a powerful way to accomplish dreams and goals you have and it works for MANY couples.
In this episode Nick and Amy discuss what a vision/goal board is, the reasons you should make a dream/vision board together, and how to make one that works.
Longevity and Resilience: Friendships withstand the test of time, and the same resilience is necessary for a successful marriage. When you cultivate a strong friendship with your spouse, you fortify your relationship against the ups and downs of life, ensuring that your love endures through every season.
In essence, a strong friendship with your spouse is the cornerstone of a lasting and fulfilling marriage. By prioritizing open communication, mutual respect, shared experiences, and unwavering support, you build a foundation of love, trust, and companionship that stands the test of time. So, cherish your spouse not only as a life partner but also as your dearest friend, and watch your love continue to blossom and thrive.
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