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.
“We found that valuing the friendship component of one’s romantic relationship is important,” Laura VanderDrift, co-author of the study told The Independent.
“It leads to better relationship outcomes over time, including a more satisfying relationship, a better friendship with one’s partner and even greater sexual satisfaction.”
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.
She advised couples trying to improve their relationship could solve several problems at once simply by focusing on being friends.
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