There are a few sayings as far as what makes the best match.  The ones that I hear the most are 'opposites attract' and 'best friends equals best marriage'.  I think that the later is the most true, what do you people think?
125084
Opposites DO attract, but often, eventually they repel. At first, someone with seriously differing viewpoints can seem very interesting, and challenging, especially if they are good looking. Eventually though you realize that when you differ so much, you argue, particularly if the differences are over really important things. In my opinion, being married to your "best friend" is the best option!
505176
None of them are the right one for you. If you are in a situaton where you have more than one choice and all choices look equally as good then none are the best one for you.  The best one will stand out from all the rest. He will be the one who is always winning in your eyes even really he is not better in the eyes of others.
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I have been married to my husband for 22 years.  We met in 10th grade of high school and we r still going stronger than ever.  And I fully believe that is because he IS my best friend as well as my lover as well as my husband!  We do absolutely everything together!  The best marriages and romances begin with a strong friendship!  This guy knows you inside and out- he has seen you at your worst and at your best and accepts you and loves you for who you are!  U cannot beat that!  You can still have him as a best friend!!!!  As well as a lover.  And its so worth taking the risk!!!
244088
the closest thing to being is love is to be in love, I get into it again and again and again, it always happens.. so the best thing is to always be in love till u discover it yourself
171241
That all depends if she or he only wants a friendship or are they looking for a steady relationship.  For example, my friend and I have been dating over 8 years and we are comfortable with that.  My friends are saying what are you waiting for. I tell them that I am not looking for a marriage.
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My best friend is a guy, and I've been a little in love with him for years.  He'll make some woman a great husband someday.  BUT... We've made it clear from the get go that there won't ever be more than that.  We're TOO close and know each other too well, in some ways.  And the chance for ruining the wonderful friendship we have? No way.  You have to be up front and completely honest.  I think your friends were not mature enough to deal with their feelings.  There's nothing wrong with having strong feelings for your best friend, or even saying so, but to try to hide them or avoid them will just breed resentments.  Next time you get close to a female you don't intend to date, make it clear up front, letting her choose whether to stick around.  Some will, some won't.  But at least then you don't lose someone that you're already quite attached to.  Been working for my friend and I for 13 years now.  Good luck.
381039
Compromise. It is the most important word in marriage, as well as relationships. You both need to sit down and discuss how you both feel about the dates. Try to find something in between. And don't rush your plans too much, that will only cause added pressure. Good luck!
184087
Love is sweetest when you can live your lives in harmony at most with the both of you. Conformity to common norms as perceived by others would mean nothing more than a facade of happiness that others would only find ideal in.  Your happiness is what is most important.  Living your life being honest to your true self, feelings, and emotions would make others admire you..... regards! tadon...
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i agree with you. but i think that most ppl these days think that sex is love and sex will get them their soulmate. that a load of crap to me. friendship is the best starter for a relationhip cuz you have to be a friend during the relationship.
316605
Be honest and tell him how you feel. It has been proven that couples that were friends first really do make the best mates. Sex is not everything, and a relationship should not be built upon it, however, many are. The difference is that you two have built a caring relationship without sex. You should make an awesome couple and be really happy together. Best of luck to you. Take it from someone who married her best friend and was ecstatically happy until he passed away. Again, good luck.
173656
I had a best friend from college.  He was the DJ in my first wedding.  I was a bridesmaid in his first wedding. He was at the hospital the day my twins were born. 15 years later, after we were both divorced, he finally kissed me.  I asked him what took so long and he said he was afraid because he didn't know how I felt abou him!  After 5 years of dating,we got married in Las Vegas and we willhave our 2nd anniversary 8/31/2006! I am so lucky to be married to my best friend. GO FOR IT!
60184
Some of the best relationships start out as friendships, probably because your friends know everything about you and still like you, while a lot of other relationships start out with people trying to be what they think the other person wants them to be, and then they get sick of pretending.\n\nthe person you spend your life with should be your best friend, they should know all about you and you should know all about them, no secrets.
223888
Such a good question. I think the most important things in a relationship are friendship and trust. Passion comes and goes and if you're not friends and don't trust each other... you'll get a divorce eventually. So I vote for reason!(You do have to love the guy of course :)
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Personally speaking, I think the best relationship you can be proud of is between a guy and gurl who were friends. What's friendship, if I may ask? It's getting acquainted with someone for a period of time to the extent that you think, speak, behave or act almost in the same way. I want you to check around and compare relationships built on friendship and those built on infatuation. The outcome is very obvious. Cheers.
249428
A successful marriage requires one to fall in love with the same person over and over again.\n\nMy Pastor:  A mistake only remains a mistake until you do something about it.
310777
I found my true love, my soul mate, my best friend. We met years ago. We were friends for a looong time, and just one day it clicked. We've been together ever since.
49007
Look for someone with ethics.  If they don't know the meanings of the words: honesty, integrity, responsiblity, honor, then you'll probably have to teach them through painful displays of the opposites of these by that same woman.  These are only learned in childhood or through very painful, life-changing experiences in adulthood.\n\nIn addition, if you have morals, make sure she shares them.  You can't afford to fight over these as well.\n\nLast of all, marry your best friend.  If you would rather be with your buddies, or she would rather be with her friends, than with eachother, then you married the wrong woman or you weren't ready for marraige.\n\nTake your time to get to know eachother.  Don't rush to commitments you dare not keep.  She might rush if she has something to hide.\n\nGood luck