Did you marry your best friend and, if so, are you still best friends?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

As many people here know I'll be marrying my best friend in less than a year - I'm wondering how people in a similar situation have fared?

[benburch]

1. Yes, and Yes!

We've been married over five years now.

[fudge stripe cookays]

2. Yep!

We do everything together.

5 years and counting. 4 of them married. :loveya:
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[mwdem]

3. Yes! Almost 32 years now!

We're still very much in love, and always best friends!

[clover]

4. yes. yes. 30 years now. go for it! (nt)

[mimitabby]

5. well, almost

i married a guy, and he became my best friend, and we still are
26 years later.

[StopTheMorans]

6. no and no

:evilgrin:

[revree]

7. Yes and yes!

Together as partners in crime for over thirty years!!! Make sure your political ideals and values match, because otherwise it could be tough. I married my best pal and we are closer than ever. GO FOR IT!!!!!!!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

9. Politically and spiritually in parody are we

:)

[XNASA]

8. No, I did not. But she is now.

Truthfully, I married someone who made me a better person. Someone who complimented me, and I her.

If I would have married my best friend, I think I would have stopped developing as a person. But that's just me.

[tigereye]

10. yes and yes

we started out as good friends nearly 25 years ago, and although we have changed obviously some over time ( parenting has made us more serious in some ways), we are still best friends. It is very cool to ride the wave of life with someone you like a lot and love a lot as well!

so I think you are in for interesting times, C and Jose'. :)

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

20. We were walking the other day and she said she's never laughed so much

with a person in my life. That, to me, is a great sign. Especially as that's just how I feel.

I'm happy for ya TE!

[JimmyJazz]

23. I can't imagine why she would say that about you!

:P

(actually I haven't had to do any ab workouts since I started posting here - my stomach is always sore from laughing)

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

26. You're just saying that because of this:

AAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

:scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:

[JimmyJazz]

30. that and, you know, well, um ...you know

BTW: I think you should put up a poll for potential wedding songs. I am personally fond of "Why Don't We Do It In The Road?" by the Beatles...

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

31. Die Die my Darling - by the Misfits.

Oh, and..uh..that thing,,,that you...*ahem*...mentioned...um...that was nice, and stuf....

:D

[JimmyJazz]

35. Oh and, um, you can keep the boots and hat as a souvenir

I'll just get a tattoo to commemorate the "occasion"

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

37. I demand pics!

:evilgrin:

[JimmyJazz]

40. of my tattoo? I haven't even decided what I want...

how about a little ass on my ass?

[tigereye]

48. well thanks Chavez

I am happy for you too! :hi:

What's new?

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

11. Yes. And yes.

Of course sometimes it is rough. But the good times should outweigh the bad.
Just try to remember what you like about the other person.

[bicentennial_baby]

12. I will be

We were best friends for 10 years before we hooked up. We've been a couple for about 4 now, and are planning to get married. Yes, we're still best friends and a great team!

[Rainbowreflect]

13. Yes & yes!

I would rather spend time with my husband than anyone else I know.

[vetwife]

14. Yes and Yes

Almost 15 years now.

[Rambis]

15. Yes, yes

17 years! I can't imagine raising the kids without somebody that agrees with how you do things on a fundamental level. Her only flaw is she doesn't like Women singers. My Celtic Women CD's aren't played much in our house when she is around.

[proud patriot]

16. Yes and Yes ! n/t

[Magrittes Pipe]

17. You're marrying Koolzip?

Does his wife know? :o

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

19. Nope SouthoftheBorderPaul

[Magrittes Pipe]

21. As long as it's SOMEONE who has smelled my ass.

:bounce:

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

22. I heard Eyesroll did - I'd marry her

[Squeech]

18. I'm gonna rain on this parade

I married my best friend. It took a while (10 yrs), but it went sour. She was the most arrogant person in the world (of course you can trust my judgment on this matter implicitly :-) ) and eventually I no longer met her standards. We no longer speak, ever.

[parkening]

24. best friends

and getting better.

[kick-ass-bob]

25. yes, and yes again!

to dry up the last poster's rain.
:silly:

[dr.strangelove]

27. Yes and YES!!!!!!!

Its been four years of marriage preceded by 6 years of livin in sin. we are still best friends.

[no name no slogan]

28. If you're not when you get married, you become best friends

I've never really had one "best friend"-- I typically have a handful of people I'm very close to, and a few random acquaintances.

My wife was one of this "handful" when we got married (after a 1 1/2 courship), and we've stayed that way for the last 8+ years. She is definately my best friend in every respect today.

Best of luck on your great adventure, and may you enjoy many blissful years together!!! :toast:

[Throckmorton]

29. Yes, and I'm not sure,

but I'd like to think I would still be her best friend, Happy 13th Anniversary April, I Love you.

Today would have been our Anniversary.

[SarahB]

42. Hey

Can I throw a hug your way? Not much else I can do, but you deserve something on this day. :hug:

[hunter]

46. Oh, sweet heart...

It's still your Anniversary.

[the Princess]

32. Yes and Yes

Wayne and I were friends before we started dating and as we fell in love we became best friends. Thereis no one in the world I trust more nor is there anyone else I want to talk to about everything. Marriage can be hard at times - and it really helps if you have a strong friendship to hang onto. :)

[CO Liberal]

34. I Totally Agree

Sandie is my life partner, best friend, lover, and confidante. I look at my life as divided into two parts - B.S. (Before Sandie) and A.S. (After Sandie).

:loveya:

[the Princess]

38. *sigh*

Did I marry a Prince or what?

[CO Liberal]

41. Well, You ARE a Princess - Right??

:-)

[the Princess]

47. Of course I am

You know that! I'm the Princess :)

[Commendatori]

33. No, she wanted too many kids.

I still love her, too, but was not willing to be a father of five.

I miss her and still want her, but know I made the right decision.

[TexasBushwhacker]

39. Wow, that is A LOT of kids

I'm just thinking about 5 college educations :crazy:

[HughBeaumont]

36. I had sex with my best friend yesterday!

August 5th will be 5 years.

[SarahB]

43. Perhaps at one time.

We're still friendly in a sense even on the verge of divorce. I posed this question and got, "No fucking way, man." He was trying to be funny, but it about sums it up.

[ReadTomPaine]

44. Yes & yes.

Best of luck!

RTP

[Lindacooks]

45. Yes and Yes!!

Just learn the fine art of compromise, and you'll do great.

[Ellen Forradalom]

49. Nope.

I can't marry my dog.