{A study carried out at Purdue University in Indiana and published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that close friendship in partners is linked with both a sexually and emotionally satisfying relationship.
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\u201cWe found that valuing the friendship component of one\u2019s romantic relationship is important,\u201d Laura VanderDrift, co-author of the study told The Independent.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt leads to better relationship outcomes over time, including a more satisfying relationship, a better friendship with one\u2019s partner and even greater sexual satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n
Laura VanderDrift revealed that finding a partner who was first and foremost a friend is a good predictor of the long-term success of a relationship.<\/p>\n
She advised couples trying to improve their relationship could solve several problems at once simply by focusing on being friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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