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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are there any surprises to any of the answers here?

I agree with another poster who said that married friendship is different than friendships with others who are not your spouse.  I also believe sex can wax and wane over time but the shared history and marriage friendship/intimacy is important.  I know this isn’t the common response but I do believe it to be true for many marriages (especially non DCUM ones).  Not looking to challenge anyone.  Just my belief.[/quote]

+1. For me, the defining characteristic of what I believe is a much, much stronger marriage than most of my (DC typical) friends is the level of intimate, deep connection via friendship with my husband. No other friendship could come anywhere close.  [/quote]

Why is your married friendship different than any other friendship? It’s because you are fundamentally in a romantic relationship, based on sex. It’s not the same as a friendship with your best friend because you didn’t desperately want your best friends body when you first met her. The only thing special about marriage friendship – if we leave out that you may have kids together – is that you have sex and you have made this lifelong commitment which binds you together. But that is just a construction and you could have that same deep history, commitment etc. with your best pal if you wanted to.[/quote]

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