Okay, so here’s the deal with trying to make sure friendship stays strong in a marriage. I gave it a shot, and I wanna share how it went down.
First off, I sat down with my partner, and we had a real heart-to-heart. We talked about why being friends is so important in our marriage. We both agreed that it’s the foundation of everything. It’s like, without that bond, things can get rocky, you know?
Then, we started making more of an effort to just do stuff together. Not like, big romantic gestures, but more like, just hanging out. We started watching our favorite TV show every night, just chilling on the couch and laughing about silly stuff. It’s simple, but it made a big difference. And we made sure to put our phones away. No distractions, just us time. We even started going on walks together after dinner. Just a slow walk around the block, talking about our day, or sometimes not talking at all, just enjoying the quiet together.
We also made an effort to really listen to each other. Like, really listen. Not just waiting for our turn to talk, but actually hearing what the other person is saying. It’s not always easy, especially when you’re tired or stressed, but it makes a huge difference. I remember one time, my partner was venting about work, and I actually paid attention and asked questions, and it turned into this whole deep conversation. It felt good to connect like that.
We started to do new stuff together. We signed up for a cooking class, which was a total blast. We were both terrible at it, but we had so much fun making a mess and laughing at our mistakes. It was something new and different, and it brought us closer together. We even tried that new restaurant downtown that we’d been talking about forever. It was a bit pricey, but totally worth it. We made a whole night of it, got dressed up a bit, and just enjoyed each other’s company.
- Communication: We talked a lot. About everything. The good, the bad, the ugly.
- Trust: We worked on building trust. I shared something I was scared to tell my partner, and they were super supportive.
- Shared Activities: We started playing tennis on Sundays. It’s fun, and we get some exercise too.
- Support: I had a big presentation at work, and my partner helped me practice. It meant a lot.
And you know what? It really worked. We started feeling more like a team, like we were in this together. It’s not always perfect, of course. We still have our arguments and disagreements, but now, it feels like we have a stronger base to work things out. It’s like, we’re friends first, and that makes all the difference.
So yeah, that’s my little experiment with friendship in marriage. It took some effort, but it was totally worth it. If you’re looking to strengthen your relationship, I highly recommend giving it a try. Just remember, it’s the little things that count.
