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In a May 8th Associated Press story in the South Bend Tribune, Friendships Can Be Altered by Marriage, journalist Maggie Koerth-Baker makes the point that nurturing friendships as a pair is often be far more challenging than when you’re a single flying solo.

 

She offers four tips to keep friendships on track in the context of marriage. Remember:

 

 

 

• Quality is more important than quantity.
• You don't have to like all of your spouse's friends.
• Make your single friends feel welcome.
• Couples need time apart.

Have you encountered any challenges in maintaining female friendships because of your relationship with a spouse of partner?