From best friends to platonic spouses. Marriages are evolving, with friendships forming the core
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From best friends to platonic spouses. Marriages are evolving, with friendships forming the coreNew York Times
Last Updated: May 03, 2021, 05:40 PM IST
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A platonic marriage is a deep bond and lifelong commitment to a nesting partner you build a shared life with.
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Today some people are taking their friendships a giant step further: They are platonically marrying each other, vowing to never leave each other’s side for better or for worse.
By Danielle Braff
First came blood brothers, best friends who would solidify their bond by cutting themselves and swapping a bit of blood. Then came the tiny house besties, friends moving into adjoining tiny homes. ( Bestie Row in Texas, for example.)
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7 minutes to read Platonic marriages raise an interesting question related to what elements are most important in a marriage. Photo / Matheus Ferrero, Unsplash Platonic marriages raise an interesting question related to what elements are most important in a marriage. Photo / Matheus Ferrero, Unsplash
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By: Danielle Braff
First came blood brothers, best friends who would solidify their bond by cutting themselves and swapping a bit of blood. Then came the tiny house besties, friends moving into adjoining tiny homes. Today some people
From Best Friends to Platonic Spouses
Some people are taking their friendships to the next level by saying “I do” to marriages without sex.
Jay Guercio, left, and Krystle Guercio, who have been friends since 2011, were married Nov. 14, 2020. The couple share a bed without any physical contact. Credit.Audrey Malone
By Danielle Braff
Published May 1, 2021Updated May 7, 2021
First came blood brothers, best friends who would solidify their bond by cutting themselves and swapping a bit of blood. Then came the tiny house besties, friends moving into adjoining tiny homes. (“Bestie Row” in Texas, for example.)
Today some people are taking their friendships a giant step further: They are platonically marrying each other, vowing to never leave each other’s side for better or for worse.