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Originally Posted by PeeJay
In a marriage or long term partnership, there is an exchange of companionship, child-rearing capability, money and sex.
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All of those are optional in a marriage/romantic relationship, though!
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In a best friendship, there is an exchange of listening, being heard, a desire to understand each other, and time -- but it is mutual.
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It can be mutual, I'm sure. Again, optional. Some of us are not needed in that way, but we can still need other people.