Today, Katie McPherson poses a question I bet a lot of us have: Is it ok to not be best friends with your spouse?

She writes, “It’s just one of those sayings you hear all the time — “my husband is my best friend.” For some couples, it’s true that each partner really is the other’s actual best friend, No. 1 confidante, and favorite person to spend their free time with. In other couples, honestly, it’s really just about the romantic connection, and both people rely on their other friendships to fulfill those needs. Is one better than the other? And is it OK if you’re not best friends with your spouse?”

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