Title: Secrets in Marriage**: The Power of Friendship.
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, let's talk about the delicate relationship between love and friendship. You may have heard of the billionaire who, when he was depressed, was not his wife who turned to him first, but a close friend for many years; Perhaps you've had a similar experience and found that sharing your life with friends allows you to understand your partner better. Love is important, but friendship is the secret of marriage**.
From a psychological point of view, social support is essential for the stability of the marriage. An interesting study found that those who were satisfied with social support outside of marriage tended to show less physical stress during marital conflicts, which means that they were more able to face marital challenges with ease. Such discoveries may lead you to re-examine your social circle and your role in it.
In my life, I have also deeply felt the importance of friendship. Spending time with friends with my husband makes our lives more fulfilling and vibrant. Sharing the space with my friends not only allowed me to learn more about other sides of my husband, but also allowed me to see the different charms in him. One afternoon, I saw him having fun with a friend's child, and at that moment, I felt respect and love for him even more.
Marriage should not be an isolated and closed world for two people, but should be rooted in the circle of our loved ones and look outward. This notion is not new, and friendship played an important role in ancient Roman times. Some classicists even believe that friendship is somehow comparable to the relationship of modern marriage. This may make you re-examine the value of friendship and its place in your marriage.
However, as times have changed, we have begun to put more expectations and responsibilities on marriage. Romantic love became the center of marriage, while friendship was marginalized. However, this shift in perception is not always positive. Studies have shown that married people have less contact with their social circle than relationships with neighbors, relatives and friends, which also makes it difficult to release stress in marriage.
How to solve this problem? The answer may lie in keeping in touch with our friends. Friendship not only enriches our marital relationships, but also brings us more inspiration and meaning. By giving our friends more attention and time, we can not only enjoy the sweetness of friendship, but also make our marriage more fulfilling.
Love is a long-term journey, and friendship is our companion on the journey. Let's cherish this friendship, let it be the secret of our marriage**, and go through every journey of life together.