Yes, my significant other is my best friend, as I am to him. It does take friendship to make things work.

Sometimes it takes a difficult journey, to reach that level of mature comprehension.

When love is by choice, can make for a worthwhile relationship.

Thanks for sharing, just one of many schools of thought. I prefer Harville and Hendricks for interesting reading material. I don't feel any one method has all answers for each unique couple.